A Gallup poll shows 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread in government, with a University of Massachusetts survey finding 97% perceive some corruption. The findings are notable because the expected partisan shift—where supporters of the winning party typically see less corruption—did not occur after Trump's election; 83% of Republicans still view government as corrupt, roughly matching 2024 levels when they criticized the Biden administration. The U.S. now significantly outpaces other developed nations in corruption perception, with American concern sustained above 70% since 2010.
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