Americans' trust in the media has fallen to an all-time low, according to Gallup.
In a climate of bitter political partisanship, anti-media rhetoric and diversified media options, just 32% of Americans now say they trust the media "to report the news fully, accurately and fairly" -- the lowest level since 1972, when Gallup began polling.
"Now, only about a third of the U.S. has any trust in the Fourth Estate, a stunning development for an institution designed to inform the public," Gallup said in its press release.
While Americans' faith in media has been in decline for over a decade, this year's findings represent a sharp drop from the previous eight years, when between 40 and 45 percent of Americans expressed trust.
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Well, the Leftstream Media has now openly admitted that they're biased in favor of Corrupt Hillary...
Amazing how someone goes bankrupt so many times they become a multi- billionaire , gotta love America ; )
Amazing how someone (Hillary) who voted for 2 of the biggest disasters of the 21st century (Iraq War & Bailouts) gets promoted to the brink of the Presidency ; )
This is just a short list. off the top of my head They are paid liars who primarily work for the Democrat Party, but manage to protect the narrative of globalism on their coffee breaks
The First Amendment was supposed to have open dialog. Now media ownership works to censor and market news information . . .
As long as the media work for Professional Politicians there is no point is having media ! ! !
I do not believe that poll. The only people who trust the media, is paid. I can see 4 percent, but proof will be required.