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Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report widespread government corruption after Trump's return

Data: Gallup ; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Americans' perceptions of government corruption have hit a 20-year high following President Trump's return to office, a new Gallup survey found. Why it matters: The results signal a deepening crisis of confidence in the federal government as trust in U.S. institutions already hovers near an all-time low. By the numbers: 89% of U.S. adults say government corruption is widespread, Gallup found . That's a 10-point increase from last year and well above the…

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Nearly 9 in 10 Americans report widespread government corruption after Trump's return
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