Public trust in the government has dipped to historic lows in recent years after being on the decline for decades. In 2024, just 23% of Americans reported that they trust the federal government, down from 35% in 2022, according to a national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service.
Within hours of President Donald Trump taking office, he signed a flurry of executive orders pulling back protections for federal employees and altering government operations, making it more important than ever for journalists to understand what the public expects of its government and how these policies might impact civil servants on a local level.
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Partnership for Public Service for a briefing designed to prepare journalists on covering politics with their audience in mind, while noting their unique role in how the public perceives — and trusts — their federal government.
Registration is open for this free briefing [link] on Friday, Feb. 7, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.
Who you’ll hear from:
● Max Stier, founding president and CEO, Partnership for Public Service
● Moderator: Elliot C. Williams, training coordinator for the National Press Club Journalism Institute