Trust and the Government -- a virtual briefing for journalists this Friday, Feb. 7

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

And as the Trump administration implements sweeping changes across federal agencies, journalists are at a pivotal moment to shape the public's understanding of these actions and their local impact.

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Partnership for Public Service for a briefing designed to prepare journalists to cover the current political environment with their audience in mind while noting their unique role in how the public perceives — and trusts — the federal government.

Registration is open for this free briefing 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

About the Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit organization that takes a nonpartisan approach to building a better government and a stronger democracy. The Partnership believes that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems—and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, the Partnership has helped make this vision a reality, working across four different presidential administrations to help the federal government address the challenges of the moment and those to come.

About the National Press Club Journalism Institute

The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest. The Institute depends on grants, foundation funds, and contributions from individuals like you. Your donation today allows the Institute to offer the majority of its programming at no cost.

Contact: Elliot C. Williams, training coordinator, [email protected]

SOURCE National Press Club Journalism Institute