A recent Gallup survey found that only 4 percent of Americans associate elected officials with the term 'courage,' which is the same percentage as social media influencers. The poll, released on October 1, 2026, asked respondents to choose from a list of 16 different groups of people, including first responders and scientists, among others.
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Gallup Survey: Only 4% of Americans Associate Elected Officials with Courage
A Gallup survey indicates that just 4% of Americans associate elected officials with courage, a figure that matches that of social media influencers. The poll included 16 different groups for respondents to choose from.
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Few Americans associate their elected leaders with the term ‘courage’: Gallup
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Gallup Survey: Only 4% of Americans Associate Elected Officials with Courage