Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report widespread government corruption after Trump's return
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How it spread - 9 original reports, 2 reprints
Wed, 2 September 2026
5 reports- Axios17:45
Data: Gallup ; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Americans' perceptions of government corruption have hit a 20-year high following President Trump's return to office, a new Gallup survey found. Why it matters: The results signal a deepening crisis of confidence in the federal government as trust in U.S. institutions already hovers near an all-time low. By the numbers: 89% of U.S. adults say government corruption is widespread, Gallup found . That's a 10-point increase from last year and well above the...
- The Hill17:57first to report
A new poll released Wednesday showed that Americans' perception of corruption in the U.S. government has hit a record high. The survey, conducted by Gallup, found that 89 percent of respondents answered affirmatively to the question, “Is corruption widespread throughout the government in this country, or not?” That number was up 10 percentage points from...
- upi.com20:21
Americans' belief in the corruption of government is at a 20-year high at 89%, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
- iheart.com20:25
A Gallup poll reveals that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, marking a record high. Democrats' perception of corruption has surged, aligning with a broader bipartisan consensus. The U.S. now leads OECD countries in perceived government corruption.
- iheart.com20:25
A Gallup poll reveals that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, marking a record high. Democrats' perception of corruption has surged, aligning with a broader bipartisan consensus. The U.S. now leads OECD countries in perceived government corruption.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)04:41
Prawie dziewięciu na 10 Amerykanów uważa, że korupcja w rządzie USA jest powszechna - wynika z najnowszego sondażu Gallupa. To rekord w tej serii badań i wyraźny wzrost w porównaniu z wynikami sprzed roku oraz z 2024 r.
Wed, 9 September 2026
3 reports- fortmorgantimes.com14:23
A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago.
2 reprints
- mercurynews.com9 Sept, 14:23their copy
- bostonherald.com9 Sept, 14:23their copy
- The Hill17:02
A new poll has found that Americans are more skeptical of information released by the federal government, with majorities saying they have little to no trust in the government. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research’s “State of the Facts 2026” survey released Wednesday shows that nearly 6 in 10 Americans said they trust...
- PBS NewsHour20:36
Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.