Gallup's annual update on trust in government institutionsreveals that Americans have the highest level of trust in local government(67%) and the lowest in the legislative branch of the federal government, knownas Congress (32%). In between these two extremes, majorities express trust instate government and the American people. However, less than half of Americansare confident in the executive and judicial branches of the federal government,elected officials and candidates for office, as well as in the federalgovernment's ability to address both domestic and international issues.

Michael Butler is currently the first African American Chairof the Missouri Democratic Party. He is also a former Missouri StateRepresentative and was the first African American and Millennial Recorder ofDeeds in St. Louis history. As a former mayoral candidate, Butler is dedicatedto ensuring that "government works for the people" and is activelyleading technological innovations.

This week, he joined me to discuss the current state of theDemocratic Party, exploring whether they have developed an identity thatresonates with Americans and can help them win future elections. Butler alsoshared his thoughts on the state of America under President Donald Trump'sleadership and how the country can begin to heal and move forward after Trumpleaves office.

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