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Fewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup
The survey found 43% of U.S. adults say the federal government improves lives, an 8-point drop and the steepest decline among institutions measured.
- The Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society Survey, released Wednesday, shows Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to improve lives dropped sharply in 2026.
- While 92 percent of Americans believe the federal government has the power to make a positive impact, only 43 percent say it is effective at doing so, creating a 49-point gap—the widest among institutions measured.
- Trust in state and local government reached 47 percent and businesses 41 percent, while charitable and advocacy organizations maintained the highest trust at 80 percent.
- Partisan views diverged significantly: trust among Democrats fell from 33 percent to 21 percent, while trust among Republicans increased from 36 percent to 41 percent.
- The federal government remains the least trusted institution at 26 percent, serving as a warning sign for Republicans struggling to assuage voters' cost of living concerns and keep control of Washington.
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Fewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup
Fewer Americans than last year think the federal government is effective at making a positive impact on people’s lives, according to a survey released Wednesday. The results from the Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society survey show about 43 percent of the U.S. adults who took part in the survey say the federal government has been effective...
·Washington, United States
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Confidence in Federal Government to Improve Lives Falters
A new Bentley University-Gallup study shows Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to improve their lives dropped sharply in 2026, although a majority still believe it has the power to do so.
·Washington, United States
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 20%
C 40%
R 40%
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