Americans are losing confidence in their military and government institutions: polls
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New Gallup data reveals that the US has fallen behind several G7 countries in key indicators. In 2023, 26% of Americans struggled to afford food. Confidence in the US military has fallen, with a new low of 81%. Confidence in the US government and judiciary has also declined. The drop in confidence began after the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan. Just a third of Americans in 2023 thought the US was spending the right amount on defense. Confidence in the US judicial system fell to 42% in 2023. The US economy remains stronger than its G7 peers, with a GDP growth of 2.5% in 2023. However, 26% of Americans struggled to afford food, the highest among G7 countries. Americans are split on their economic trajectory, with 44% thinking their local economies are getting better and 48% thinking they are getting worse.

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https://www.businessinsider.com/military-government-judiciary-confidence-food-insecurity-g7-gallup-gdp-growth-2024-4