Matt Grossmann in FiveThirtyEight –
The approval ratings of many world leaders and government officials — including President Trump — have increased amid the COVID-19 crisis. Even U.S. government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have experienced a boost in popularity, despite public criticism of the government’s delayed response to the pandemic.
Greater public trust in government officials and agencies is the typical response to crises, including pandemics.
