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Obama Discusses Government Corruption in Podcast

Former President Barack Obama claimed that the federal government is less corrupt now than in the past during a podcast episode released on September 25, 2026. He cited reforms that have reduced bribes and patronage but noted that these changes have made legislative collaboration more difficult. A recent Gallup poll indicated that 89 percent of U.S. adults believe government corruption is widespread.

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Former President Barack Obama claimed that the federal government is less corrupt now than in the past during a podcast episode released on September 25, 2026. He cited reforms that have reduced bribes and patronage but noted that these changes have made legislative collaboration more difficult. A recent Gallup poll indicated that 89 percent of U.S. adults believe government corruption is widespread.

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Obama Claims Government Less Corrupt Than Ever as Democrats Run on Issue

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Obama Discusses Government Corruption in Podcast