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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4. Organized labor
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 31% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 23% of adults

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3. Big business
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 24% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 21% of adults

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2. Criminal justice system
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 21% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 24% of adults

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1. Congress
> Black population with high confidence in the institution: 19% of adults
> White population with high confidence in the institution: 16% of adults

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