A Gallup poll reveals a striking decline in Americans' confidence in media freedom, with only a minority now believing the press operates with significant freedom. The latest figures mark the lowest level of optimism on the issue since the question was first posed nearly two decades ago. The shift underscores growing public skepticism about press independence amid broader debates over journalistic integrity. The findings highlight a deepening divide between public perception and traditional views of a robust free press.
A new poll found that Americans' perceptions of media freedom hit a record low, its lowest point since pollsters started asking the question almost 20 years ago. Gallup released a poll on Tuesday showing that 69 percent of Americans believe there is a lot of media freedom in the U.S. The new figure is 6...
