U.S. Trust in Key Institutions Hits Historic Lows, Lagging Behind G7 Peers
Recent Gallup surveys reveal a significant decline in American confidence in government, judiciary, and military, marking a worrying trend for the nation's democratic stability.
- Public confidence in U.S. government, judiciary, and military has significantly dropped, with the U.S. now trailing most G7 nations in trust levels.
- Approximately 68% of Americans express a lack of confidence in their national government, the lowest level recorded in two decades.
- Trust in the U.S. judiciary has fallen to 42%, influenced by political controversies and recent Supreme Court decisions.
- Confidence in the military has decreased to 81%, the lowest since 2006, amid criticisms over defense spending and military policies.
- Despite economic growth, a stark divide in economic perceptions persists among Americans, with many struggling to meet basic needs.
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