Americans’ positive attitudes toward the FBI are on a long-term decline, according to the latest NBC News poll.
Thirty-seven percent of registered voters surveyed said they have a positive view of the FBI, while 35% said they have a negative view.
Views of the agency have soured since October 2018, when 52% of Americans had a positive opinion of the FBI and just 18% had a negative view.
This month’s negative numbers are buoyed by Republicans.
Among GOP voters, just 17% have a positive view of the FBI, while 56% have a negative view. The FBI, of course, was involved in the investigation of former President Donald Trump that led to his indictment on charges alleging mishandling of national defense documents.
Among Democrats, 58% view the FBI positively and 11% view the agency negatively.
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