Democrats are more confident than Republicans that journalists act in the best interests of the public
% of __ who have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025. For dates of other surveys, refer to the topline.
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Democrats are more confident than Republicans that journalists act in the best interests of the public
% of __ who have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public
| Date | All U.S. adults | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-26 | 48% | 23% | 70% |
| 2020-11-29 | 45% | 17% | 71% |
| 2022-09-18 | 44% | 23% | 64% |
| 2023-10-01 | 42% | 21% | 61% |
| 2024-10-27 | 45% | 23% | 66% |
| 2025-04-20 | 45% | 27% | 62% |
| 2025-10-01 | 47% | 27% | 69% |
| 2025-12-01 | 43% | 25% | 61% |
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025. For dates of other surveys, refer to the topline.
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