Majority of US adults say Trump prioritises personal wealth over all else, poll finds
Over half of US adults view Trump’s second term as self‑serving, investing in his own business and commercial pursuits
In Brief
- •Over half of US adults view Trump’s second term as self‑serving, investing in his own business and commercial pursuits
- •Only 11% of respondents feel Trump represents regular Americans
- •55% of Republicans surveyed say Trump prioritised his personal business interests
- •About 40% of respondents believe Trump has done something illegal in his financial dealings
- •Trump’s approval rating fell to 32% in late September from a high of 47% in January 2025
Why It Matters
The poll highlights a deepening perception that the president’s personal financial interests may outweigh national priorities, potentially eroding public trust and influencing electoral dynamics. A majority of Republicans also see his business interests as a priority, suggesting intra‑party divisions that could affect policy support and future campaign strategies.
Key Details
- Self‑serving perception
- >50% of US adults
- Representation of regular Americans
- 11%
- Republican view on personal business priority
- 55%
- Belief in illegal activity
- ~40%
- Approval rating (late September)
- 32%
- Approval rating (January 2025)
- 47%
Context & Background
The findings come from a nationwide poll conducted by the Associated Press‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and released on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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