Trust in the U.S. Federal Government, by Political Party
Figures are the percentages with a great deal or fair amount of trust.
Table showing that trust in the U.S. federal government varies significantly by party. Among Republicans, trust increased across all areas compared to 2024, with the largest rise seen in the executive branch, jumping from 9% to 92%. Independents showed relatively low and mostly stable levels of trust, with 2025 figures ranging from 23% for the legislative branch to 44% for the judicial branch. Democrats reported steep declines in 2025 compared to 2024, with trust in the executive branch dropping from 82% to 4%, and similarly sharp declines in trust to handle international problems, down to 17%, and domestic problems, down to 13%.