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Story summary
- A Pew Research survey finds 53% of Americans view fellow citizens as morally or ethically 'bad,' unlike 24 other countries where most see peers positively.
- The survey shows a partisan divide: 60% of Democrats and 46% of Republicans hold negative views.
- Scholars say political leaders and social media contribute to this negativity.
- A 2022 poll indicates rising negative perceptions of opposing parties, eroding trust.
