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Media Meltdown: Public Trust Hits ROCK BOTTOM – Why Are Americans Walking Away From Mainstream “Fake” News?

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New Gallup Poll Reveals Historic Low: 70% of Americans Don’t Trust the Media. Here’s What’s Driving the Crisis.

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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.

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Concerns Over Election Integrity Rise as Confidence in Voting Declines

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Ridgewood NJ, as Election Day approaches and mail-in ballots are already being returned in large numbers, new polling data reveals growing concerns among Americans about the integrity of the voting process. According to a recent Gallup Poll, only 57% of Americans feel very or somewhat confident that their votes will be accurately cast and counted this year. Even more concerning, 19% of respondents say they have no confidence in the accuracy of the vote—a significant jump from just 6% in 2008.

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