Trump earned billions last year. Some Pennsylvania swing voters say they don't care
President Trump's recent financial disclosures show a significant increase in wealth, largely driven by cryptocurrency earnings. Focus groups in Pennsylvania reveal that many swing voters are indifferent to these findings, citing a deep-seated cynicism toward political corruption.
Why it matters
This highlights the disconnect between political ethics reporting and the perceptions of voters who have normalized financial gain among political figures.
President Trump's recent financial disclosures reveal his wealth has shot up since taking office again. His family businesses reported revenue last year of $2.2 billion — largely earnings from cryptocurrency.
But key voters in Pennsylvania have mixed views on whether this is a big deal or not, indicating a level of cynicism about many in the political class.
These were among the views expressed by participants of two online focus groups that NPR observed on Tuesday. The focus groups were made up of 12 Pennsylvania voters total.
Half the participants, when asked, said they were "troubled" by Trump's windfall in office. The other half waved it off.
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