A new poll released on September 2, 2026, by Gallup indicates that the perception of corruption within the U.S. government has reached a record high. According to the survey, 89 percent of respondents believe that corruption is widespread throughout the government, marking an increase of 10 percentage points from previous assessments.
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Gallup Poll Indicates High Perception of Government Corruption Among Americans
A Gallup poll published on September 2, 2026, reveals that 89 percent of Americans perceive widespread corruption in the U.S. government, a record high. This figure represents a 10 percentage point increase from earlier surveys.
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