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Trump considered dangerous, corrupt by majority in new poll

Trump considered dangerous, corrupt by majority in new poll

Summary

A recent poll shows that most registered U.S. voters see President Trump as corrupt and dangerous, with fewer people describing him as steady or honest. The poll also found strong differences in opinion between Democrats, Republicans, and independents about the president’s qualities.

Key Facts

  • 53% of voters called President Trump "corrupt" and 51% called him "dangerous" in a poll of 1,461 registered voters.
  • Only 14% of voters said President Trump is not divisive.
  • Democrats and 62% of independents said Trump was corrupt, compared to just 10% of Republicans.
  • Less than half of Republicans (49%) described Trump as honest, and 53% of Republicans had no opinion on whether he is steady.
  • President Trump promised a $5,000 payout to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress, but many voters doubt he will deliver on this plan.
  • President Trump’s approval rating rose slightly to 35%, up from 33% in late August.
  • A White House spokesperson said President Trump is fighting fraud in the government and saving taxpayers money.
  • The poll was done by The Economist and YouGov from September 11-14, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.3%.
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