TRUST IN THE MILITARY IS DROPPING

摘要

Trust in the U.S. military has decreased significantly in recent years, but the armed forces still remain among the most respected institutions in the country, according to a public opinion poll released by the Ronald Reagan Institute.About 56 percent of Americans surveyed said they have "a great deal of trust and confidence" in the military, down from 70 percent in 2018. The poll includes views of more than 2,500 individuals who were asked questions in early February."To see this drop is quite a concern," said Roger Zakheim, Washington director of the institute. "This is not just the events of the past 12 months. We're seeing this trend now."Researchers saw a similar drop in confidence in law enforcement in recent years (down from 50 percent to 39 percent).