Younger adults trust info from social media sites about as much as from national news organizations
% of U.S. adults who say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from …
Note: Data from 2016 based on only internet-using U.S. adults. Question wording has changed over time. For more detail, refer to the topline.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025. For dates of other surveys, refer to the topline.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Younger adults trust info from social media sites about as much as from national news organizations
% of U.S. adults who say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from …
| News platform | Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National news organizations | 51 | 52 | 58 | 62 |
| Local news organizations | 65 | 67 | 72 | 76 |
| Social media sites | 50 | 41 | 33 | 24 |
Note: Data from 2016 based on only internet-using U.S. adults. Question wording has changed over time. For more detail, refer to the topline.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025. For dates of other surveys, refer to the topline.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
