# Prosecuting the Collapse of American Trust with Chip Webster

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Published: 2026-05-28T06:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail The evidence is undeniable. In 1964, 77% of Americans trusted their government. Today, that number has collapsed to a catastrophic 17%. This isn't a political problem; it's a systemic failure. Finally a Trimmer Without Broken Guard Clips 👉 https://www.brio4life.com?aff=296 Use code MIDDLEGROUND for 10% off In this urgent conversation, I sit down with author and civic leader Chip Webster to prosecute the case against a nation that has lost its way. We dissect the "gradual, th...

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