Americans Trust

• A new poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities saying they have little or no trust in federal government information. • The poll shows that majorities have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs, or the environment. • This lack of trust affects how Americans view campaigns and the government, particularly as midterms approach, which could impact voter turnout and engagement.

• Trust in official U.S. election results fell to 34% from 40% in 2024, according to a recent poll. • Approximately 60% of American adults report having little or no trust in federal government information regarding immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and elections. • This decline reflects a shift in the certification process, which the AP notes became politicized following the 2020 presidential election.

• A new AP poll reveals that a majority of Americans now have little or no trust in federal government information regarding politics, elections, foreign affairs, and the environment. • This shift indicates that citizens are more skeptical of official government data than they were a few years ago. • This decline in trust suggests a growing divide between the public and federal institutions as the midterm elections approach.

• A recent Annenberg survey reveals a significant trust gap in U.S. healthcare, with 87% of Americans trusting their own doctors while confidence in the CDC, FDA, and NIH has dropped sharply. • This trend persists across various public health scenarios, including drug safety communications, food product recalls, and outbreak advisories. • The disparity highlights a shift where citizens prefer personalized medical guidance over federal announcements, as clinicians can translate general agency data into specific family health decisions.