More than half of Americans believe the level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has declined since President Trump began his second term, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.

The study, released Friday, found that 56 percent of U.S. adults say the overall level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has decreased since Trump returned to office in January 2025.

The Pew Research Center conducted the survey to gauge public perception of government integrity during the early months of Trump's second presidency. The polling reflects Americans' views on federal government conduct and ethical standards.

The survey results indicate a majority of respondents have concerns about the current state of government ethics, though the study did not provide comparative data from previous administrations or details about the methodology used to reach these conclusions.

Trump previously served as president from 2017 to 2021 before winning reelection in 2024. Public opinion polling on government ethics and presidential performance has been a regular feature of political polling throughout recent administrations.