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    July 18, 2019
    Trust and Distrust in America

    Nearly two-thirds of adults find it hard to tell what’s true when elected officials speak

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    Trust and Distrust in America

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    Americans think their distrust of the federal government and each other is a problem that gets in the way of solving issues
    Personal trust ranges across a spectrum, with differences in levels of trust tied to race and ethnicity, age, education and household income
    Those with high personal trust have higher confidence in key leadership groups
    Many Americans have confidence in others to do the right thing in civic life at times, but not always
    In some key areas, Democrats tend to worry more about trust-related issues, but members in both parties agree it is important to improve the situation
    Nearly two-thirds of adults find it hard to tell what’s true when elected officials speak
    Americans’ confidence in government, each other are not seen as top-tier problems
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