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Trust in Media Plummets to Historic Low: 70% Distrust
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- A Gallup poll finds over 70% distrust mainstream media, with 28% expressing significant trust.
- Trust has fallen below 30% for the first time in 50 years, down from 31% in 2024.
- Republicans trust 8%, Democrats 51%, and independents 27%.
- Older Americans show the highest trust.
- Experts say partisan narratives drive the decline, creating a credibility challenge for news organizations amid polarization.
