The 14 Least Trusted Institutions in America

Special Report

October 21, 2022 4:00 pm

Last Updated: October 24, 2022 7:48 am

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14. Military
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 61% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 75% of adults

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13. Small business
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 53% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 70% of adults

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12. Church
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 57% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 48% of adults

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11. Police
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 33% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 61% of adults

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10. Medical system
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 42% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 38% of adults

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