Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report widespread government corruption after Trump's return
Summary
A new Gallup survey shows that nearly 9 out of 10 Americans believe corruption in the U.S. government is widespread, the highest level in 20 years. This rise in concern coincides with President Donald Trump’s return to office and reflects low trust in government institutions across the political spectrum.Key Facts
- 89% of U.S. adults say there is widespread government corruption, a 10-point increase from last year.
- Democrats’ concern about corruption rose from 57% in 2024 to 91% after President Trump took office again.
- About 90% of independent voters also believe government corruption is widespread, up 12 points since 2024.
- President Trump earned over $2.2 billion in his first year back, with income from sources like cryptocurrency and early access to Truth Social posts.
- Critics highlight potential conflicts of interest, including foreign investment in Trump’s crypto firm and acceptance of expensive gifts like a $400 million jet from Qatar.
- Some Democrats accuse Trump and his family of benefiting from eased regulations on cryptocurrency.
- Republicans have maintained a steady view, with about 80% seeing corruption as widespread regardless of which party is in power.
- The U.S. now has the highest perceived government corruption level among wealthy countries in the OECD, while corruption perceptions in other countries have generally fallen.
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