Title: Americans' declining trust in government, each other: 8 key findings | Pew Research Center
Headings: Key findings about Americans’ declining trust in government and each other
Key findings about Americans’ declining trust in government and each other
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Content: Some 25% say Americans’ level of confidence in each other is a very big problem, which is quite low in comparison with a broad array of other issues that more Americans perceive as major problems. It is important to note, though, that some Americans see distrust as a factor inciting or amplifying other issues they consider crucial. For example, in their open-ended written answers to questions, some Americans say they think there are direct connections between rising distrust and other trends they perceived as major problems, such as partisan paralysis in government, the outsize influence of lobbyists and moneyed interests, confusion arising from made-up news and information, declining ethics in government, the intractability of immigration and climate debates, rising health care costs and a widening gap between the rich and the poor. Topics
Trust in Government Federal Government Trust, Facts & Democracy
Lee Rainie is director of internet and technology research at Pew Research Center. POSTS BIO TWITTER EMAIL
Andrew Perrin is a research analyst focusing on internet and technology at Pew Research Center. POSTS BIO EMAIL
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