Key facts
- 63% of Americans surveyed believe it is inappropriate for President Donald Trump and his family to earn from cryptocurrency investments while he is in office.
- A poll of 1,166 Americans conducted between August 14-17 revealed sharp partisan divides on the issue.
- 69% of Republicans polled found the investments appropriate, contrasting with 92% of Democrats who found them inappropriate.
- A June report from the US Office of Government Ethics stated Trump earned $1.4 billion from crypto-related investments in 2025.
- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly has stated there are no conflicts of interest regarding Trump's crypto investments.
- Lawmakers have requested investigations into World Liberty and the Trump family's crypto investments.
- President Trump advocated for the passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act at a White House press conference.
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans find it inappropriate for President Donald Trump and his family to profit from cryptocurrency investments while he is in office. The Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,166 individuals revealed that 63% believe these investments are not suitable.
The survey, conducted between August 14-17, highlighted significant partisan divisions. While 69% of Republicans polled considered the investments appropriate, an overwhelming 92% of Democrats expressed disapproval.
This public sentiment comes amid scrutiny of the Trump family's financial dealings. A June report from the US Office of Government Ethics disclosed that Trump had earned $1.4 billion from crypto-related investments in 2025, including through his family's company, World Liberty Financial, and his memecoin, Official Trump (TRUMP).
Despite these figures, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly has consistently stated that there are no conflicts of interest. However, several lawmakers have called for investigations into World Liberty and the Trump family's crypto ventures. In July, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at addressing federal corruption, specifically referencing the president's "various, and extremely lucrative, cryptocurrency ventures."
In parallel, President Trump has been actively engaging with the crypto industry. On Wednesday, he spoke at a White House press conference, attended by numerous C-suite executives and industry leaders, urging senators to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This bill, which aims to establish clear regulatory roles for US agencies overseeing digital assets, is scheduled for a cloture vote on September 15.