Americans' belief that government corruption is widespread has reached its highest level in two decades, with 89% expressing that view, according to Gallup.

The figure is up 10 percentage points from last year and exceeds readings between 72% and 79% recorded from 2010 through 2025.

RELATED: Apple Maps switches to 'Lake America' for some users By the numbers: Democrats reported the sharpest increase in concern since 2024. Fifty-seven percent said corruption was widespread during former President Joe Biden's final year in office, compared with 76% in 2025, the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, and 91% this year.