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69% Say Trump’s Crypto Ties Influence Policy, Poll Shows

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces accusations his family's crypto profits influence policy decisions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
69% of Americans say Trump's private business interests influence his presidential decisions, Reuters/Ipsos poll.
63% say it is inappropriate for Trump and his family to profit from cryptocurrency.
Half of Republican respondents think Trump lets business considerations shape policy choices.

History

Historical Context

The Ethics in Government Act of 1978, passed after Watergate, mandated public financial disclosure for officials and created the Office of Government Ethics. Earlier ethics steps began with an 1853 fraud-prevention law, and the 1989 amendment imposed civil penalties and a 15 percent outside-income cap. A Reuters/Ipsos poll now finds 69 percent of Americans fear Donald Trump’s family crypto holdings may affect policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces accusations his family's crypto profits influence policy decisions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
69% of Americans say Trump's private business interests influence his presidential decisions, Reuters/Ipsos poll.
63% say it is inappropriate for Trump and his family to profit from cryptocurrency.
Half of Republican respondents think Trump lets business considerations shape policy choices.

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