Majority say ethics, honesty in government have declined under Trump: Pew; The Hill, May 2, 2026

SOPHIE BRAMS  , The Hill; Majority say ethics, honesty in government have declined under Trump: Pew

"More than half of Americans say the level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has declined since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.

The survey, released on Friday, found that 56 percent of U.S. adults believe the overall level of ethics and honesty has fallen since January 2025. Another 24 percent said it has stayed the same while 19 percent said it has risen."