Key facts
- 63% of Americans believe President Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency ventures since his return to power.
- 69% of Americans think Trump's private business interests influence his presidential decisions.
- Half of Republicans surveyed believe Trump allows business interests to influence his decisions.
- Trump claims his investments are managed independently.
- The poll surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults nationwide.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency ventures since his return to power. The poll found that 63% of respondents consider these profits inappropriate, while 32% found them appropriate. Furthermore, 69% of Americans, including half of Republicans, believe Trump's private business interests influence his presidential decisions.
Trump, who built his name on a global brand before entering politics, reportedly earned over $1.4 billion last year from family cryptocurrency ventures. He publicly championed digital assets, including his self-branded crypto coin, in March 2025. Despite these findings, Trump maintains he has had no day-to-day role in his family's business since returning to office, with investments managed independently. The White House echoed this sentiment, with spokeswoman Anna Kelly stating there are no conflicts of interest and the President acts in the best interests of the American public.
Experts on presidential ethics, such as Richard Painter, former ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, described the current intersection of business and politics in the White House as unprecedented. The poll, which surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults nationwide between August 14 and August 17, also touched on perceptions of corruption. While Democrats largely believe there is more graft under the Trump administration, Republicans are more divided. The public's views on Trump's personal enrichment could impact the upcoming November midterm elections.