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It doesn't seem like they asked about specific levels or branches of government, so presumably the respondents were giving a general impression. And in that case, it's hard to believe that a corrupt President wouldn't strongly influence the response.

It's only 17% higher than in 2010. Seems like a majority believed the government was corrupt prior to Trump.

A fish rots from the head down

usaid gec ngo all federal all exist to facilitate corruption

What do you think NGO stands for?