U.S.POLL WATCH

AP-NORC poll: 56 percent say Trump's business interests come first

The Associated Press-NORC survey found most respondents say the president puts his personal business interests first in his second term; at least the poll got a turnout.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:45 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Most say Trump more interested in his wealth than helping people like them: Survey”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:45 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Trump.

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The HillMost say Trump more interested in his wealth than helping people like them: Survey

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA new Associated Press and NORC poll finds that fifty-six percent of Americans say President Trump is focused a lot on his personal business interests in his second term.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe question was whether he is more interested in his own wealth than in helping people like the person answering.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFifty-six percent! That is a turnout any county fair would kill for.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a worry, Chip, not a parade.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFair, and I'm told a majority of Americans agree on something for once, which is basically a miracle these days.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA crowd of people checking their wallets is not unity. It's just a crowd.