The following is from Gallup News.

Americans’ views of the nation’s moral values have worsened over the past year, with a record share now rating them as poor, according to Gallup News.

A record-high 56% of Americans rate moral values in the US as poor, up 12 percentage points from last year. Just 3% rate moral values as excellent, 9% as good, and 30% as only fair.

Americans are also increasingly pessimistic about the direction of the country’s moral values. Eighty percent (80%) say moral values are getting worse, while 15% say they are getting better.

Gallup found that 69% believe government policies have a significant effect on people’s moral values. However, Americans are divided on what role government should play. Half, 50%, say the government should not be involved in promoting moral values, while 45% say it should.

Majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents now rate the nation’s moral values as poor. Republicans are the most likely to say government policies significantly affect moral values, while Democrats are the most likely to oppose government involvement in promoting them.

The findings are based on Gallup polling conducted May 1-17, 2026.

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