Trump tops corruption poll

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CORRUPTION IN THE USA: THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
New public opinion survey compares 2017 with 2016
https://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_in_the_usa_the_difference_a_year_makes

The US faces a wide range of domestic challenges related to the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which is Transparency International's definition of corruption.  https://www.transparency.org/what-is-corruption

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The results show:
44 per cent of Americans believe that corruption is pervasive in the White House, up from 36 per cent in 2016.

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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SEEN AS MOST CORRUPT
The survey asked about the degree of corruption in nine influential groups. These included the national government (the president's office, members of congress, government officials), public officials who work at the service level (tax officials, the police, judges, local officials), and those who are not part of government but who often wield strong influence (business executives, religious leaders).

Of these categories, government institutions and officials in Washington are perceived to be the most corrupt in the country. The results show that 44 per cent of Americans now say that most or all of those in the Office of the President are corrupt, up from 36 per cent who said the same last year.