Americans’ Distrust in Government at Record High | Dayton News

A new Gallup poll reveals a shocking 89% of Americans now believe government corruption is widespread — a historic high and a sharp climb from just a few years ago. While Democrats lead at 91%, independents follow closely at 90%, Republicans show a slight dip to 83%. Experts note this distrust isn’t new, pointing to deep-rooted historical patterns like Watergate and Tammany Hall, but the current political climate — with mutual accusations across parties and weakened ethics rules — has intensified public skepticism. Some argue this is partly partisan, while others warn it’s a long-term erosion of trust fueled by institutional doubt. Yet, critics caution that actual widespread corruption may be overstated — scandals make headlines because they’re rare, not routine — and many public servants remain committed to doing the right thing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b150430cbb3aa747