A majority of Americans question whether Trump is using the presidency for personal gain.

A recent poll shows a growing number of Americans are concerned about the relationship between President Trump's personal interests and the presidency. According to a joint survey by *The Economist* and YouGov, approximately 60% of American respondents believe Trump is using the presidency for personal benefit. This result comes amid widespread debate in the US about the boundaries between presidential power and business interests, stemming from Trump's recent massive wealth accumulation, cryptocurrency investment gains, and acceptance of luxury jets as gifts from foreign countries.

The survey reveals significant differences in opinion regarding Trump among different political camps. Democratic supporters are the most vocal in their skepticism, with approximately 94% of Democratic respondents believing Trump is using the presidency for personal gain; 69% of independent voters share this view; while only 16% of Republican supporters agree. The survey results reflect a deep division within American society regarding Trump's personal conduct and political ethics.

Meanwhile, Trump's overall approval rating remains low. The survey shows his net approval rating is -25 percentage points, one of the lowest levels during his two presidential terms. Data from other polling organizations also shows that Trump's approval rating has consistently lagged behind his disapproval rating recently. For example, multiple polls conducted on July 8th showed that the average percentage of people supporting Trump was approximately 39% to 41%, while the percentage opposing him reached 56% to 58%. This indicates that since Trump's return to the White House, some Americans have developed more doubts about his performance in office and his personal conduct.

One of the key reasons for the controversy is the financial information Trump recently released. Reports indicate that Trump will earn over $1.4 billion through cryptocurrency-related projects by 2025, including nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial, a company co-founded by his family, and approximately $635 million from the sale of the "$TRUMP" themed cryptocurrency. These substantial earnings occurred during Trump's presidency, thus raising concerns about a conflict of interest.

Supporters argue that Trump's business success is a result of his personal abilities and market operations, and does not represent his use of presidential power for personal gain. Trump himself has publicly responded to these criticisms, stating that he has achieved great success in the business world and that ordinary Americans have also benefited from related investments. The White House has denied that Trump has used his presidency for personal gain, emphasizing that his assets are managed by his children and controlled through a trust, and that government decisions are always aimed at the public interest.

Besides cryptocurrency gains, the luxury Boeing 747 aircraft Trump accepted as a gift from Qatar has also become a point of contention. This aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is currently used as the presidential plane. Trump stated that after his second term, the aircraft will be transferred to his presidential library. However, opponents argue that a foreign government providing such a high-value gift to the US president could involve quid pro quo and political influence, and therefore demand further scrutiny.

Overall, this controversy reflects a significant political challenge facing Trump in his second term: how to balance his presidential position with personal business interests. Trump supporters believe that external scrutiny is politically motivated, while opponents argue that the president possesses immense public power and must avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise the impartiality of decision-making.

As the Trump administration continues to advance its policies, his personal wealth growth, business activities, and relations with foreign countries are likely to remain a focus of public attention in the United States. Current polls show that while Trump still has a stable core support base, concerns are growing among a wider range of American voters about the impartiality of his presidential power. This social division could further impact Trump's future governing environment and the overall American political landscape.