Americans' trust in military, scientists relatively high; media, business leaders, elected officials low

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October 17, 2016

Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

Americans’ trust in military, scientists relatively high; media, business leaders, elected officials low

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Americans’ trust in military, scientists relatively high; media, business leaders, elected officials low

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Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest
Wide differences between religiously affiliated and unaffiliated in confidence in religious leaders
Older Americans most confident in military to act in public’s interest

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Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

Americans’ trust in military, scientists relatively high; media, business leaders, elected officials low

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