Why America has a trust problem
Why America has a trust problem
Globalisation and technology do not explain Americans’ mistrust of governmentBy C.K. | WASHINGTON, DCTRUST IN politicians in America is at an all-time low. Recent polling suggests that the president is less trusted than ABC or MSNBC—a poor performance, given that in 2016 only 21% of Americans suggested that they had confidence in television news. But the legislative branch may be the least trusted wing of government: only 9% of Americans reported confidence in Congress in 2016. Technology and globalisation are commonly cited culprits for this parlous of affairs. But there is a simpler explanation for much of the slide: a reasonable perception that politicians are not working in the best interests of voters.