A recent poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov indicates that a slight majority of registered voters perceive President Donald Trump as corrupt and dangerous. The poll, which surveyed 1,461 U.S. registered voters from September 11 to 14, found that 53% described Trump as corrupt and 51% as dangerous, while only 14% stated he is not divisive. Other descriptors included 'out-of-touch' (47%), 'cruel' (46%), and 'bold' (45%). Only 18% of respondents characterized him as 'steady.'
The poll results showed a significant partisan divide, with 91% of Democrats and 62% of independents labeling Trump as corrupt, compared to just 10% of Republicans. Among Republicans, less than half (49%) described him as honest, and 38% considered him steady.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle responded by stating that Trump has initiated efforts to combat fraud within the federal government, claiming these actions have saved taxpayers billions. Ingle also criticized congressional Democrats for not addressing government waste and fraud.
Trump's approval rating has increased slightly, with 35% of Americans approving of his performance, up from 33% in late August, according to a Reuters-Ipsos poll. Despite this, many Republicans are concerned about Trump making the midterms a referendum on his popularity. Trump has been actively campaigning, pledging a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress, a proposal that would require congressional approval and is viewed skeptically by many voters.
The margin of error for the poll is ± 3.3%.