Public Trust in Government

Our government is at a critical juncture. It faces the need to deliver on momentous promises to the public while also facing threats to democracy, increased partisanship and diminishing public trust. That trust deficit jeopardizes government’s ability to solve national problems and implement once-in-a-generation investments in infrastructure, climate resiliency and equitable economic recovery. We must mend the rift between government and the public, shifting the pervasive negative narrative around federal agencies toward a recognition of the contributions of the 2.1 million civil servants working all across the country on issues that impact all of us.

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To learn more about the Partnership’s past research on public trust in government, review our 2022 report: Trust in Government: A Close Look at Public Perceptions of the Federal Government and Its Employees

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A key component to bridging the trust gap between government and the public is better storytelling. Read this blog to learn about how government can more effectively share success stories: How to effectively tell government success stories

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