The lack of transparency in matters relating to national security and military affairs has led to a drop in confidence in the American authorities. It is reported by LentaRu with reference to the Associated Press.

The margin of confidence in Washington has been declining for decades due to cases of lies, deceit and mistakes - from extramarital affairs to the absence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

The agency noted increased skepticism towards the Biden administration in matters related to intelligence and military affairs, especially after the authorities failed to foresee how quickly the Taliban would come to power in Afghanistan.