44% of adults say individuals should be responsible for ensuring they know how to check if news is accurate
% of U.S. adults who say that __ should be most responsible for making sure Americans know how to check if news is accurate
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
44% of adults say individuals should be responsible for ensuring they know how to check if news is accurate
% of U.S. adults who say that __ should be most responsible for making sure Americans know how to check if news is accurate
| All U.S. adults | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals themselves | 44% | 52% | 37% |
| News organizations | 22% | 20% | 24% |
| Teachers or schools | 9% | 4% | 14% |
| The government | 9% | 7% | 9% |
| Parents or family members | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Tech or social media companies | 4% | 4% | 5% |
| None of the above | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
