A Republican midterm convention is set to feature speeches from the president over two days, with the event described as an unprecedented display of "Trumpist pageantry" that could pose risks for the party. New polling reveals a sharp decline in public trust toward federal government information, with majorities now doubting official communications on elections, politics, foreign affairs, and the environment. The survey indicates skepticism has risen further since 2024, surpassing even levels seen at the end of former President Donald Trump’s first term. The findings highlight deepening divisions in how Americans perceive government credibility.
President to give speeches on both days of unprecedented gatheringRepublican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own riskSign up for US Breaking News emailAmericans 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 and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll has found.The survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USA Facts shows that while mistrust of government information has grown since 2024, it is higher than it was at the end of president Donald Trump’s first term. Continue reading...
