Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention. NYT > Top Stories By: David Ovalle and Emily Cochrane 31 October 2026 at 12:00 Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trumpβs unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through. Β© Ash Adams for The New York TimesSome recent polls have shown corruption has risen to the top of issues that voters say they care about most.