Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll
A new poll showed 63% of 1,166 Americans varied sharply along partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans saying it was appropriate for Trump and his family to invest in crypto.
A recent poll indicates that 63% of 1,166 Americans believe that it is not "appropriate" for former US President Donald Trump and his family to engage in cryptocurrency investments while in office. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted between August 14-17, found a clear partisan divide in opinion, with 69% of Republicans finding the activity appropriate and a resounding 92% of Democrats disagreeing.
According to a June report from the US Office of Government Ethics, Trump earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related investments in 2025. This includes earnings from his family's World Liberty Financial company and his meme coin, Official Trump (TRUMP). Despite the apparent conflicts of interest, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly has claimed that there are "no conflicts of interest" in Trump's crypto ventures.
The disconnect between public opinion and official statements has prompted calls for stricter oversight. Several lawmakers have demanded investigations into Trump's activities and the establishment of an agency to address federal corruption. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer recently introduced legislation aimed at creating such an agency, specifically targeting Trump's cryptocurrency ventures.
In July, Trump participated in a White House press conference where he advocated for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The bill, expected to be put to a cloture vote on September 15, seeks to establish clear regulatory roles for US agencies overseeing digital assets. Additionally, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently approved the Trump family crypto company for a trust charter.
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