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Americans' Trust in Federal Agencies Plummets, Poll Reveals

10/13/2025

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Agency Confidence Declines

A recent Gallup poll indicates that Americans' confidence in six major federal agencies has significantly declined over the past year.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saw a 20-point drop, while the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fell by 10 and 9 points, respectively.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each decreased by 7 points, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declined by 6 points.
In contrast, the Department of Homeland Security's approval increased by 10 points, although it remains below previous highs.
The survey, conducted from September 2 to September 16 with 1,000 participants, reveals a growing partisan divide in agency ratings.

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Trump's Steady Approval

President Donald Trump (R) has steady approval ratings amid a federal shutdown and stalled congressional talks.
He threatened cuts to popular programs and announced mass layoffs of federal workers.
Protests against immigration raids occurred in Chicago.
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Public approval for FEMA and the CDC has declined since Trump returned to office.

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Agency Confidence Declines

A recent Gallup poll indicates that Americans' confidence in six major federal agencies has significantly declined over the past year.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saw a 20-point drop, while the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fell by 10 and 9 points, respectively.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each decreased by 7 points, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declined by 6 points.
In contrast, the Department of Homeland Security's approval increased by 10 points, although it remains below previous highs.
The survey, conducted from September 2 to September 16 with 1,000 participants, reveals a growing partisan divide in agency ratings.

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