Public trust in mass media has seen an unexpected rise this year, reversing a long decline after reaching historic lows in 2025, according to new Gallup survey findings. The shift marks a five-percentage-point increase in confidence among Americans toward traditional news sources like newspapers, television, and radio. The results suggest a notable shift in perception, with a third of respondents now expressing strong trust in media outlets. The survey highlights how political dynamics may be influencing public attitudes toward journalism.
Republicans drove an increase in Americans' trust in the media, which jumped by five percent this year after hitting an all-time low in 2025, according to survey results published Tuesday. In the new Gallup survey, 33 percent of respondents said they trusted mass media — including newspapers, television and radio — a “great deal” or...
