U.S. Government Corruption Perceptions Hit Record 89% in New Gallup Poll

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A new Gallup poll reveals that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, marking a record high and a 10-percentage-point increase from the previous year. This sentiment is shared across political lines, though the drivers vary. Democrats reported the highest level of concern at 91%, a significant rise from 57% in 2024. Independents also expressed high levels of distrust at 90%, while 83% of Republicans believe corruption is widespread, a slight decrease from 87% in 2024.

In addition to government distrust, 71% of respondents believe corruption is widespread in the business sector. A separate poll from the University of Massachusetts Amherst corroborated the trend of low public trust, finding that 97% of respondents believe at least some form of corruption exists within the government.

Some reports link the rising skepticism to political and financial developments, including discussions surrounding President Donald Trump’s personal finances and crypto-related business ventures. The level of perceived corruption in the United States is noted as being high by international standards compared to other OECD nations.

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Donald Trump · Gallup · Jamie Raskin · Joe Biden · University of Massachusetts Amherst

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[● 3 SOURCES] Perceptions of corruption in U.S. businesses rose to 71%. newsfactsnetwork.com · thenationalpulse.com · wiadomosci.wp.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] A University of Massachusetts Amherst poll found 97% of respondents believe at least some government corruption exists. newsfactsnetwork.com · keyt.com · localnews8.com
[● 8 SOURCES] 89% of U.S. adults believe government corruption is widespread. newsfactsnetwork.com · offthepress.com · www.timesnownews.com · keyt.com · localnews8.com · +3 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The perception of widespread corruption rose by 10 percentage points from the previous year. newsfactsnetwork.com · offthepress.com · www.timesnownews.com · southfloridareporter.com · thenationalpulse.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] 83% of Republicans believe corruption is widespread, down from 87% in 2024. newsfactsnetwork.com · offthepress.com · thenationalpulse.com · wiadomosci.wp.pl
[● 6 SOURCES] 91% of Democrats believe corruption is widespread. newsfactsnetwork.com · offthepress.com · www.timesnownews.com · southfloridareporter.com · thenationalpulse.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] 90% of independents believe corruption is widespread. newsfactsnetwork.com · www.timesnownews.com · offthepress.com · thenationalpulse.com · wiadomosci.wp.pl

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Gallup Finds Record 89% Say U. S. Government Corruption Is Widespread [newsfactsnetwork.com]

9 days ago

Americans who perceive government corruption in the U. S. as widespread hit record high in 2026: poll [offthepress.com]

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Nearly 90 Percent Of Americans Think Government Is Corrupt [www.ibtimes.com]

7 days ago

Whopping 9 in 10 Americans Believe There’s ‘Widespread Corruption’ Within US Government: Gallup Poll | Restoring Liberty [joemiller.us]

8 days ago

El problema de la "corrupción gubernamental" en Estados Unidos ha alcanzado un nuevo nivel [keyt.com]

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El problema de la "corrupción gubernamental" en Estados Unidos ha alcanzado un nuevo nivel [localnews8.com]

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Nearly Everyone Agrees: Most Americans Now Believe Government Corruption Runs Rampant [southfloridareporter.com]

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Poll Reveals 89% of Americans See Corruption as Widespread in Government. [thenationalpulse.com]

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Tak źle jeszcze nie było. Spytali Amerykanów o korupcję w rządzie [wiadomosci.wp.pl]

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Vast Majority of Americans Say Government Corruption Is Widespread, Poll Reveals [www.timesnownews.com]

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