Mistrust of US Government Information Is Rising Across Major Issues, New Poll Shows
The survey found majorities now trust federal information only a little or not at all on elections, foreign affairs, the environment, abortion and immigration.
- A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are increasingly skeptical of federal information, with about 6 in 10 adults reporting little or no trust regarding elections, politics, foreign affairs, or the environment.
- President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal bureaucracy have widened partisan trust gaps, creating a divide significantly broader than it was during his first term.
- Only 34% of U.S. adults trust government election certifications, down from 40% in 2024, with 44% of Democrats and 29% of Republicans expressing high confidence in the process.
- As the 2026 midterms approach, just under half of U.S. adults are extremely or very concerned the federal government will publicly discredit, tamper with, or pressure officials to change election results.
- Distrust extends beyond the executive branch, as only about 1 in 10 Americans believe Democratic Party or Republican Party campaign messages are factual, reflecting skepticism across the political spectrum.
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As midterms approach, new poll finds few Americans trust campaigns or Trump
WASHINGTON — Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.
More Americans skeptical of government information: Survey
A new poll has found that Americans are more skeptical of information released by the federal government, with majorities saying they have little to no trust in the government. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research’s “State of the Facts 2026” survey released Wednesday shows that nearly 6 in 10 Americans said they trust…
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Paragould Daily PressMistrust of U.S. government information is rising across major issues, a new poll shows
A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more skeptical about government information than they were a few years ago, and now most say they have little or no confidence in the federal government's information on elections and politics...
Poll Finds Americans Increasingly Distrust Federal Information Across Major Issues
Washington, D.C. — Americans are increasingly skeptical of information coming from the federal government, with majorities expressing little or no trust across several major policy areas, according to a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts poll. About 6 in 10 adults said they trust federal information only a little or not at all when it comes to elections and politics, foreign affairs, the environment, abortion and immigra…
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