Just over half of Americans say news organizations have too much power and influence in politics
% of U.S. adults who say U.S. news organizations have __ power and influence in politics today
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
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
Just over half of Americans say news organizations have too much power and influence in politics
% of U.S. adults who say U.S. news organizations have __ power and influence in politics today
| Group | Too much | Not enough | About the right amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. adults | group 1 | 55 | 14 | 29 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | group 2 | 69 | 5 | 23 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | group 2 | 43 | 22 | 34 |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
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
