A Gallup poll released Sept. 2 found 89% of US adults say government corruption is widespread, up 10 percentage points from a year earlier and above the 2010–2025 range of 72%–79%. By group: Democrats 91%, independents 90%, Republicans 83%. In 2025 the US rate is highest among OECD members; the OECD median is 59%.

2026-09-15

A Gallup poll released Sept. 2 found 89% of US adults say government corruption is widespread, up 10 percentage points from a year earlier and above the 2010–2025 range of 72%–79%. By group: Democrats 91%, independents 90%, Republicans 83%. In 2025 the US rate is highest among OECD members; the OECD median is 59%.