Democrats, meanwhile, are attempting to win back control of the House while defending their existing seats. However, the poll suggests that distrust of the federal government extends across party lines. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
\n\nPublic trust in the US federal government has fallen to historic lows across all three branches, according to a new Gallup poll, with the findings emerging just weeks before the November 3 midterm elections.
\n\nThe survey found that only 33 per cent of Americans had a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the executive branch, down from 41 per cent last year. Trust in Congress stood at 28 per cent, while the judiciary recorded the highest confidence level at 46 per cent, which was still a record low.
\n\nThe findings come as Republicans seek to retain control of the House of Representatives, where they currently hold a narrow 218-214 majority. The party is campaigning amid concerns over the Iran war, rising fuel prices and the state of the US economy, issues that remain central to voters’ priorities.
\n\nDemocrats, meanwhile, are attempting to win back control of the House while defending their existing seats. However, the poll suggests that distrust of the federal government…
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