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Nearly 90% of Americans Believe Government Corruption Is Widespread
A new national poll reveals that nearly ninety percent of U.S. citizens perceive corruption as pervasive within the federal government, underscoring deepening public distrust in political institutions.
2 Sept, 06:00 — 2 Sept, 16:10
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wapoMostly Factual1d ago
Poll shows nearly 90% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread
The belief increased by 10 percentage points compared with last year, a Gallup poll found.
By Praveena Somasundaram
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago
Ninety percent of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, poll says
Opinion common among all political factions but has soared among Democrats from 57 percent to 91 percent in just two years, Gallup survey finds
By Joe Sommerlad
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First report: wapo · 2 Sept, 06:00|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h
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