Generation Z Shows Little Trust in Government

Recent surveys reveal that a significant portion of Generation Z expresses low trust in key political institutions, with 51% indicating they have 'very little' trust in the presidency and 53% feeling similarly about Congress. The Gallup-Walton Family Foundation study highlights that only 14% of respondents have a substantial level of trust in the presidency, while 44% distrust the Supreme Court. Additionally, over one-third of Gen Z reported low trust in large tech companies (49%), the news (43%), the criminal justice system (41%), and the police (37%). Despite this skepticism towards many institutions, 59% of Gen Z students express high trust in their teachers. These findings reflect a broader trend of declining trust among young adults, echoing results from other recent polls. As the election approaches, both parties are attempting to engage this crucial voting demographic, with Vice President Harris currently leading Trump among younger voters in some surveys.