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U.S. public trust and corruption perceptions

Overview

Public trust in the United States government and its institutions remains at historic lows, characterized by widespread perceptions of corruption and deep partisan divides. Gallup polling indicates that 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread, a sentiment shared by 91% of Democrats, 90% of independents, and 83% of Republicans.

Confidence in specific institutions is near record lows, with only 9% of the public trusting Congress and 27% trusting the Supreme Court. Election integrity continues to be a major point of skepticism. Recent Gallup data shows that only 49% of Americans report confidence in the honesty of elections, while 51% do not. A significant partisan divide persists: 63% of Democrats express confidence, compared to only 37% of Republicans and 35% of independents. Notably, the U.S. is the only country among over 100 polled where trust in election integrity is higher among those who disapprove of current leadership (52%) than those who approve (41%).

As the midterm elections approach, political friction within the Republican Party is intensifying. A Reuters analysis of 62 competitive races found that 41 Republican candidates have either broken with President Donald Trump on specific policies or have actively downplayed their connection to him to appeal to swing voters. These tensions include disagreements over the war in Iran and the development of AI data centers. Additionally, independent voters show increasing dissatisfaction with the current administration, particularly regarding the economy and the conflict in Iran.

Entities

Donald Trump · Gallup · Joe Biden · United States government · Pew Research Center

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] 37 percent of Republicans and 35 percent of independents express confidence in the US electoral system.
[● 5 SOURCES] 63 percent of US Democrats express confidence in the country’s electoral system.
[● 5 SOURCES] Overall, 49 percent of Americans are confident in election honesty, while 51 percent are not.
[● 5 SOURCES] Trust in election integrity is higher among those who disapprove of Trump's leadership (52 percent) than those who approve (41 percent).
[● 2 SOURCES] A September 2026 YouGov survey found only 23 percent of independents approve of Trump’s job performance.
[● 2 SOURCES] 73 percent of independents believe Trump has made the economy worse, according to a September Fox News poll.
[○ 1 SOURCE] In 41 out of 62 competitive House and Senate races, Republican candidates broke with Trump on policy or downplayed ties to him.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Election analyst Nate Silver suggests the outlook for the November 3 general election strongly favors Democrats.

Timeline

19 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
US election integrity trust shows deep partisan divide
US midterm elections face deep partisan divides, with Gallup reporting low election integrity trust among Republicans and independents, while many GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
United States public trust in institutions hits historic lows
Recent polls from Gallup and Pew Research show historic lows in American trust for government and institutions, with a widening partisan divide regarding the criminal justice system.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
United States public trust in government information and election certification declines
A poll by AP-NORC and USAFacts shows U.S. trust in election certifications has fallen to 34%, with widespread skepticism regarding federal information on politics, the environment, and foreign affairs.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
United States public trust in government and institutions declines
New polls show widespread distrust in the U.S. government, with 89% of Americans citing systemic corruption and growing skepticism toward federal information on elections, health, and the environment.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
U.S. Government Corruption Perceptions Hit Record 89% in New Gallup Poll
A record 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, according to a new Gallup poll. The sentiment is high among Democrats (91%), independents (90%), and Republicans (83%).

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