New Gallup Poll Reveals Historic Low: 70% of Americans Don’t Trust the Media. Here’s What’s Driving the Crisis.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, in a time when reliable information is more critical than ever, a shocking new finding confirms what many Americans already feel: faith in the media has cratered to an all-time low.
The latest Gallup Poll on media trust has delivered a stunning verdict, showing the lowest-ever public regard for traditional news sources. This isn’t just a minor dip; it’s a dramatic sign of a widening chasm between news organizations and the public they aim to serve.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Historic Slide
Confidence in newspapers, television, and radio—the pillars of mainstream media—has officially dipped into unprecedented territory. Gallup found that overall confidence has fallen to a meager 28%, the first time this measure has ever dropped below the 30% mark.
To put this crisis of credibility into sharper focus:
- 36% of Americans report having “not very much” confidence.
- A massive 34% say they have “none at all.”
Combined, a staggering seven out of every ten Americans (70%) now lack meaningful trust in the mainstream media.
The Partisan Divide: An Unbridgeable Gulf?
While the overall numbers are grim, the survey reveals a massive, almost unbridgeable partisan divide that defines the modern media landscape:
- Democrats: About half (50%) still express trust in the media.
- Independents: Trust drops sharply to just 27%.
- Republicans: Confidence is nearly non-existent, plummeting to a mere 8%.
This stark polarization means that what constitutes “news” depends heavily on a person’s political affiliation, further fragmenting the national conversation.
Younger Generations Are Most Skeptical
Interestingly, the loss of trust is even more pronounced among younger people. Since this demographic primarily consumes news online and across diverse platforms, they appear to be more skeptical of traditional, centralized news outlets than their older counterparts.
The Blatant Bias That Broke the Bank
Can we really be surprised by these findings?
For many, the erosion of trust has been a slow burn, punctuated by moments of blatant disregard for reality. One of the most frequently cited examples of media blindness was the coverage of civil unrest in recent years. While Americans watched chaos, violence, and mayhem unfold on their streets and screens, major news outlets repeatedly minimized the severity, with repeated reports of “mostly peaceful” protests.
When the media’s description of events starkly contrasts with what the average person sees with their own eyes, the natural consequence is the loss of credibility and the historic trust levels we are witnessing today.
The path to rebuilding public trust is long, but it must start with an honest acknowledgement of bias and a commitment to reporting all the news—not just the news that fits a narrative.
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They destroyed themselves.
We walked away along time ago
We’ve been lied to misled to keep us part obedient and part of the system. To not ask questions.
These people are leading us to our demise.
We’re in 5th generation warefre.
It’s so obvious especially after the other week bb talking bout controlling American media
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