Rep. Mark Harris, a Republican, expressed confidence that Trump's legislative priorities will pass through both Republican-controlled chambers, a “strong sign” that America is once again a global leader.
Edelman has been conducting its annual trust survey for a quarter of a century now, and the global communications company says this year's findings are particularly troubling.
particle for direct object Edelman 2025 confidence sphygmomanometer released on Sunday showed that there is an unprecedented lack of trust in corporate leaders, with 70 percent of respondents believing that government officials, business leaders and journalists are intentionally misleading them.
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The survey, which was conducted among 33,000 people in 28 countries, also found that fear of being a victim of discrimination is at an all-time high. In the United States alone, 50% of the white population felt discriminated against, while more than 60% felt uncomfortable. by inflationthe risk of job loss and downward social mobility.
The findings also indicate an unprecedented decline in employer confidence worldwide.
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“What's so sad about their observed experience is: You have high inflation, you have job risk, you have globalization, and (people are asking) 'Is business really looking for us?'” he said. Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman.
“I think it's a moment for business to do better,” he said FOX Business “In a re-skilling interview, paying good wages, having affordable products and doing what the business does best, that's impactful with making a profit.”
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Another trend shown in the findings is the lack of hope for the next generation. Confidence in a better future is only 36 percent, the lowest in any Western democracy, including France (9 percent), Britain (17 percent) and the United States (30 percent).
People are also increasingly seeing violence as a solution to their grievances, with 4 in 10 respondents, and 53 percent of 18-34 year olds, saying violence, property damage or misinformation They confirm as a tool for change.
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At the same time, 67 percent of respondents said they were convinced that the wealthy earn more than their fair share, three-quarters overall report financial problems caused by inflation, and respondents increasingly capitalized. They fail because of their economic conditions, with 55 cases. A percentage of 18-34 year olds say that capitalism does more harm than good.
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“It's amazing to me that half of the people in our study question whether capitalism works — it's a bad thing,” Edelman said. It has been proposed by certain politicians.
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“But we have to make sure people believe the system works,” he said. “And it's not just the political system, it's that Economic systemunfairness, and I think the last thing that has happened over the years is the battle for the truth and the disintegration of the intelligence system.”