Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats are more likely than others in each party to say there is corporate and political influence on news
% of U.S. adults who say U.S. news organizations are influenced a great deal by …
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats are more likely than others in each party to say there is corporate and political influence on news
% of U.S. adults who say U.S. news organizations are influenced a great deal by …
| group | Corporations and financial interests | Government and political interests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. adults | group1 | 54 | 49 |
| Conservative Rep/Lean Rep | group2 | 64 | 59 |
| Moderate/Liberal Rep/Lean Rep | group2 | 48 | 46 |
| Moderate/ Conservative Dem/Lean Dem | group2 | 46 | 42 |
| Liberal Dem/ Lean Dem | group2 | 61 | 52 |
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
