Much of the increase can be attributed to a sharp rise in Democrats' perception of government corruption, with rapidly rising portions saying corruption is widespread in government in 2026 than in 2024.
Independents are among the most distrustful Americans, as new polling shows confidence in government and major institutions hovering near historic lows.
The survey of 1,000 people conducted in May and June reflects the surging bipartisan frustration with the country’s political institutions and the people who run them.
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.
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 countr…
Democrats and Republicans are sharply divided over where corruption lies in government and judge the same presidential behavior differently depending on which party is in power, the study shows.
