I worry a great deal about all of those surveys that are…
“I worry a great deal about all of those surveys that are out that Americans, in particular, are becoming distrustful of our institutions - that Americans are beginning to say they're either irrelevant or they're corrupt or they certainly don't speak to me. But the institutions are actually still functioning.”
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People distrust institutions, yet they still operate; the gap between perception and reality can erode legitimacy.
In simple terms: People distrust institutions even though they work.
Bridge trust gap with transparency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy communication
- media reporting
- public forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can restore public trust?
- How does media shape perception?
It may underestimate deep systemic failures that cause distrust.