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April 3, 2026

The federal government is the least trusted institution in America

  • 'When asked who they trust least to do what's right for the public, more voters named the federal government than any other option — by a wide margin.
  • 'Voters don't just distrust the institution that controls the policy outcomes they care about — they're also fragmented in where they get information. 1 in 5 say they trust no political news source at all. In this environment, topline polling misses the real story. The signal is in what voters say in their own words.
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The federal government is the least trusted institution in America

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