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Trust in US government information has declined, a new poll finds

A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

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The Associated Press· Sep 9, 9:05 AMTrust in US government information has declined, a new poll findsAlso ran in Anchorage Daily News, Fortune, Los Angeles Times, PBS News, WDIV ClickOnDetroit

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Six in 10 Americans don't trust what the federal government tells them on major issuesTrust in government information has fallen since 2024 across issues ranging from the economy and health care to elections.

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