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Gallup Poll: Federal Agency Confidence Plummets Amid Partisan Divide

10/13/2025

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Federal Agencies' Confidence Shift

A Gallup poll finds Americans' confidence in six major federal agencies declined sharply over the past year, with FEMA down 20 points, CIA down 10, CDC down 9, FDA and EPA down 7 each, and IRS down 6.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approval rose 10 points, though it remains below its 2017 high.
The poll shows a partisan divide, with Republicans rating agencies more positively than last year.

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Trump's Steady Approval

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have remained steady amid a government shutdown.
About 750,000 federal employees are furloughed, with potential mass layoffs.
Protests against immigration raids occurred in Chicago, drawing civil rights groups' criticism.
A Gallup poll shows declines in FEMA and CDC approval and notes DHS approval rose for its immigration role.
Analysts say the strategy may undermine bureaucratic capacity while boosting loyalty among favored agencies.

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Federal Agencies' Confidence Shift

A Gallup poll finds Americans' confidence in six major federal agencies declined sharply over the past year, with FEMA down 20 points, CIA down 10, CDC down 9, FDA and EPA down 7 each, and IRS down 6.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approval rose 10 points, though it remains below its 2017 high.
The poll shows a partisan divide, with Republicans rating agencies more positively than last year.

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