Declining Trust in Corporate Media Among Americans
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Trust in corporate media among Americans remains low, with only 31% believing it reports news fully, accurately, and fairly, a figure that has changed little in recent years. This lack of confidence has persisted since 2016, with a significant portion of the population expressing distrust. Partisan divides are evident, as 54% of Democrats trust the media compared to only 12% of Republicans. The decline in media trust has been notable since the 1970s when levels were as high as 72%. Local governments enjoy the highest trust levels among institutions, while media and Congress rank among the least trusted.
- Only 31% of Americans trust the media to report accurately.
- Trust in media has been low and stable since 2016.
- Democrats (54%) show significantly more trust in media than Republicans (12%).
- Trust in local governments is higher than in media and Congress.
What percentage of Americans trust the media to report news fairly?
Only 31% of Americans believe that media outlets report news fully, accurately, and fairly.
How does trust in media differ among political parties?
54% of Democrats express confidence in the media, while only 12% of Republicans do.
What historical trend has been observed in media trust since the 1970s?
Trust in media has decreased significantly from around 68-72% in the 1970s to just 31% in recent surveys.