Around 69% of the US registered voters surveyed said they were «very» or «somewhat» concerned about possible corruption, abuse of office or conflicts of interest within President Donald Trump’s administration. The results of the online survey by the Financial Times and Focaldata, conducted on 16–18 October, were reported by «European Truth».
Briefly about the main points
- Around 69% of the voters surveyed expressed concern about the risks posed by the Trump administration.
- Almost half of Trump’s voters in 2024 also expressed such concerns.
- The Focaldata survey covered 1,648 registered US voters.
How do respondents assess the problem?
Almost half of the respondents who voted for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and also expressed concern about possible corruption, abuse of office or conflicts of interest within his administration.
Furthermore, almost half of all registered voters surveyed believe that corruption has become a bigger problem during Trump’s second term than it was under previous administrations. These results reflect the respondents’ assessments and perceptions.
How the research was carried out
Focaldata conducted an online survey between 16 and 18 October amongst 1,648 registered US voters. According to the survey’s methodology, the margin of error is plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
The survey was conducted in the run-up to the US Congressional mid-term elections, which are due to take place in November 2026.
