Confidence in US institutions mired near record low: Gallup
Only small business kept bipartisan trust as Gallup found confidence in 14 major institutions at 27%, just above its 2023 record low.
- A June 1-15 Gallup survey found Americans' confidence in 17 major institutions remains near record lows, reflecting broad and rising public cynicism across the electorate.
- Of the 17 institutions surveyed, every one except small business scored below 50% in total confidence, indicating a persistent, multi-year decline in public sentiment.
- The military led with 61% confidence, while the presidency measured 27% and Congress received just 9% of respondents' trust, marking the lowest rating.
- Across Democrats, Republicans, and independents, small business remains the only entity with broad support, differing significantly from other sectors where confidence lags.
- These findings coincide with President Donald Trump's approval rating remaining below 50% ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, suggesting institutional distrust as a political headwind.
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Gallup Finds U.S. Trust in Institutions Near Record Low
Washington, D.C. — Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions remains near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The poll, conducted June 1-15, found that 27% of respondents expressed a “great deal” or “average” amount of confidence in 14 major public and private institutions. That is down one point from last year and just above the record low Gallup measured in 2023. The military received the highest confidence rating, with 61% …
Confidence in US institutions mired near record low: Gallup
A new Gallup poll shows U.S. public trust in 14 core institutions is near an all-time low of 27 percent, with the military leading at 61 percent. President Donald Trump approval rating less than 50 percent
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