Trust in U.S. Federal Government Hits Historic Low, Pew Poll Finds

Public trust in the U.S. federal government has fallen to a near-record low, according to a new study. The Pew Research Center reports that only one in five Americans now say they trust the government to do what is right "just about always" or "most of the time." The findings reveal a deep emotional divide among Americans. The poll shows that feelings of anger toward the government have reached their highest level in over two decades of Pew surveys. This heightened distrust and frustration comes as Washington faces another potential government shutdown. Lawmakers have only a few days to agree on a funding plan to avoid suspending federal services. The Pew data indicates that these negative sentiments are widespread. However, the intensity of anger is notably higher among Democrats than Republicans in the current political climate.