Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation
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Among those who had a great deal or fair amount of trust in the mass media (newspapers, television, and radio) to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly.
Surveys held in September of each year.
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Perceived objectivity of mass media in the U.S. 2019-2025, by political affiliation
According to a survey held in 2025, the share of Democrats who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States amounted to ** percent, down from ** percent in the previous year. Meanwhile, only percent of Republicans said that they trusted the news media a great deal or a fair amount.
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Gallup. (October 2, 2025). Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/
Gallup. "Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation." Chart. October 2, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/
Gallup. (2025). Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/
Gallup. "Share of Adults Who Trust The Mass Media to Report The News Fully, Accurately, and Fairly in The United States from 2019 to 2025, by Political Affiliation." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 2 Oct 2025, /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/
Gallup, Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Share of adults who trust the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly in the United States from 2019 to 2025, by political affiliation [Graph], Gallup, October 2, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/936848/perceived-objectivity-mass-media-usa-by-politics/
