Majority of U.S. adults say they have low confidence in journalists to act in the public’s best interests
% of U.S. adults who have __ in journalists to act in the best interests of the public
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Majority of U.S. adults say they have low confidence in journalists to act in the public’s best interests
% of U.S. adults who have __ in journalists to act in the best interests of the public
| group | A great deal of confidence | A fair amount of confidence | Not too much confidence | No confidence at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. adults | all | 6% | 37% | 40% | 17% |
| Rep/Lean Rep | party | 2% | 22% | 47% | 28% |
| Dem/Lean Dem | party | 9% | 52% | 32% | 6% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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