Gen Z teens' trust in U.S. institutions 2023, by demographic
According to a survey conducted in 2023, 72 percent of Gen Z teenagers in the United States trusted the police some or a great deal while 40 percent had at least some trust in news organizations. In that year, Gen Z teens who identified as Republican were the most likely surveyed demographic group to have at least some trust in the police and in the criminal justice system. In comparison, Gen Z teens who identified as Democrats were more likely to trust news organizations and the federal government.