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Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll shows most Americans believe Trump uses presidency for self-enrichment.

What happened: A Washington Post-ABC poll found most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, as his approval rating fell to a new low before November's midterm elections. Key numbers: Approval rating 33%. 66% say Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, including 34% of Republicans, a 12-point jump from last September. Why it matters: The polling suggests Americans remain deeply pessimistic about the economy ahead of the midterms and highlights the challenge facing Republicans in November.
A Washington Post-ABC poll found most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, as his approval rating fell to a new low before November's midterm elections.
The polling suggests Americans remain deeply pessimistic about the economy ahead of the midterms and highlights the challenge facing Republicans in November.
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