Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Say Government Corruption Is Widespread, a 20-Year High
Independents are among the most distrustful Americans, as new polling shows confidence in government and major institutions hovering near historic lows.
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7 viewpointsA new poll finds nearly all Americans say government corruption is ‘widespread.’ Blame Trump.
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3 viewpointsPoll Reveals 89% of Americans See Corruption as Widespread in Government.
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