Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

America is not disillusioned, but distressed

Stanford scholar Thomas Fingar recently told CGTN's Tian Wei that American anxiety is rooted in political gridlock and fading government effectiveness. As deep polarization forces citizens to question the Constitution and national values, Fingar notes that most Americans still sit in the political middle – eager to break the deadlock through consensus and guide the country back to a pragmatic, moderate path.

01:48
Search Trends