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Social Media Dominates News: 53% of Americans Tune In
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- Social media is a primary news source for Americans, with 53% of adults obtaining news there.
- Facebook leads news consumption at 38%, followed by YouTube at 35%.
- TikTok now reaches 55% of its users with news, up from 22% in 2020.
- Younger adults favor TikTok and Instagram; older adults favor Facebook and YouTube, raising concerns about misinformation.
