The corruption of the Trump administration is one of the most important issues for American voters The results of Harris' exclusive poll for the Guardian indicate that government corruption has become one of the most important issues in the midterm elections facing the United States, and the overwhelming majority of Americans say that American government officials use their public office for personal financial gain. According to the poll, nearly 9 out of 10 Americans say government corruption is a problem, defined in the poll as the prioritization of the financial interests of elected officials or their sponsors over the public good. Also, three-quarters of voters, about 76 percent, said elected officials care more about enriching themselves than improving the economy for ordinary people.