The Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol over the certification of the 2020 presidential election was a flashpoint for Americans and the American political system. And it highlighted several key components of a question our researchers have been studying for the last several years: Do Americans trust their elections? Our researchers discuss this moment in the broader context of how Americans view elections, including how trust is impacted by the complexity of the overall system, varying rules on how and when you can vote, and whether the candidate you support wins or loses. This video is part of our Trust in America video series, where our experts discuss trust in institutions including police, news media, the economy and more. Check out the rest of the series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ9z-Af5ISaswq9yoHM32olz4-AITb1Dl This video cites data from the following research: - “Sharp Divisions on Vote Counts, as Biden Gets High Marks for His Post-Election Conduct” Nov. 20, ...