Analysis

Trust In Media Hits Record Low… New Study Blames Readers For Lack Of Confidence

Ben Johnson
Trust In Media Hits Record Low… New Study Blames Readers For Lack Of Confidence
Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

The reason U.S. trust in the media reached an all-time low this year has nothing to do with the quality of the coverage, according to a recent study. Instead, the problem is that “not all Americans universally embrace core journalism values.”

The “major study,” co-sponsored by the world’s largest news organization found that most Americans want the facts — they just don’t want reporters’ spin. And they disagree with the legacy media’s insistence on showcasing the nation’s problems. 

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip