The United States government relies on the strength of its political institutions to govern effectively. But what if Americans lose faith in those institutions?

Many political commentators have argued that the 2020 election gave us the chance to see that question play out, given the actions of Donald Trump and his supporters. But Dr. James Gibson isn't so sure. In the 2024 edition of the Miller-Converse Lecture series, he argues that Americans actually haven't lost much faith in their political institutions, if any.

Read more about Dr. Gibson here.

Watch Dr. Gibson's full presentation here.

Learn more about Dr. Gibson's book here.

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