Most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency unethically or illegally
A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is unethically or illegally profiting from his presidency. The findings highlight public concern over the intersection of his business interests and his political office.
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Public perception of presidential ethics is a cornerstone of political accountability and trust in government institutions.
Most Americans believe US President Donald Trump is profiting from his presidency in ways that are either illegal or unethical, while a majority also think he has prioritised his personal financial interests over helping ordinary people, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.The survey found that around six in 10 US adults believe Trump is either illegally profiting from the presidency or engaging in unethical conduct that does not break the law.Around four in 10 believe he is doing something illegal, while about two in 10 think his conduct is unethical but not illegal.Only around two in 10 respondents said Trump was doing nothing wrong, while a similar proportion said they did not know enough to assess the allegations, according to the AP-NORC poll.The findings come as Trump's family business expands into new ventures, including cryptocurrency, following his return to the White House.The…
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