A new Gallup poll reveals that trust in traditional media has plummeted to historic lows, with only a small percentage of Americans expressing confidence in news outlets.
The decline is particularly pronounced among younger generations and even among traditionally supportive groups like Democrats. This trend reflects growing skepticism towards mass media, which had seen a brief rebound after the 2016 election.
The poll also highlights that Americans now trust local government more than Congress or the media.
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@8JPV3LGProgressive2yrs2Y
Honestly, I’m not surprised at all. Mainstream media has been failing for years, prioritizing corporate interests and sensationalism over real, nuanced reporting. Younger people especially see right through the biased narratives, and it doesn't help that even supposedly “liberal” outlets often just serve the status quo. Independent and grassroots journalism is where people are turning for actual truth. It’s good to see folks waking up to how broken the media system is.
No surprise here—people are finally waking up to how biased and manipulative the mainstream media really is. When you have a few corporations controlling most of the news, it’s no wonder people are losing faith. It’s about time we start looking for independent sources and thinking for ourselves instead of relying on these mouthpieces for the establishment.
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