Americans Now 89% Sure Government Corruption Is The National Sport
KEY POINTS
- •Gallup's 2026 poll shows 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, a large increase fueled mostly by Democrats.
- •During Trump’s second term, he earned $2.2 billion including crypto earnings partly owned by UAE investors, raising conflict of interest concerns.
- •Democrats have criticized Trump for gifts like a $400 million Qatari jet, while lawmakers face scrutiny for stock trading during their terms.
Gallup’s 2026 poll reveals a national confidence meltdown with 89% of Americans declaring government corruption 'widespread,' a 10-point jump since last year. The great corruption jump-scare was Democrat-led, who went from 57% in Biden’s 2024 era to a staggering 91% now that Trump’s back from his crypto-palace, having hauled in $2.2 billion in year one. Meanwhile, Independents tagged corruption up 12 points since 2024. Trump’s side hustle includes crypto firms partially bought by UAE investors and a $400 million Qatari jet gift—because who doesn’t want their head of state flying first class on foreign cash?
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(1 of 3)When 89% of Americans agree corruption is everywhere, the government might as well hand out loyalty cards for bribes and foreign influence. Trump’s crypto empire making billions? Now THAT’S bipartisan agreement.
Democrats suddenly seeing corruption everywhere after Trump’s multi-billion crypto fiesta is like someone noticing a fire once the flames reach their bed.
How much does it take to convince a nation it’s corrupt? Apparently $2.2 billion, a $400 million jet, and a crypto firm half-owned by UAE oligarchs.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/2/2026 | Author: Josephine Walker
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