Party differences persist in Americans’ overall feelings about the state of press freedom in the U.S.
% of U.S. adults who say …
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
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Party differences persist in Americans’ overall feelings about the state of press freedom in the U.S.
% of U.S. adults who say …
| All U.S. adults | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The media is completely free to report the news | |||
| 2024 | 33 | 29 | 38 |
| 2025 | 33 | 42 | 25 |
| 2026 | 28 | 41 | 18 |
| They are extremely or very concerned about potential restrictions on press freedom in the U.S. | |||
| 2024 | 41 | 47 | 38 |
| 2025 | 43 | 28 | 60 |
| 2026 | 46 | 29 | 64 |
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
