Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread

Gallup polling shows that 89% of U.S. adults now believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades and a 10-point jump from last year. The surge is driven largely by Democrats, whose perceptions rose from 57% in 2024 to 91% in 2026, while Republicans' views remained steady. The U.S. now leads OECD countries in perceived government corruption, and the gap between perceptions of government and business corruption is the largest on record.