Most Americans think it is important for people to ‘do their own research’ to check the accuracy of the news
% of U.S. adults who say it is __ for people to do their own research to check the accuracy of the news they get
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
Most Americans think it is important for people to ‘do their own research’ to check the accuracy of the news
% of U.S. adults who say it is __ for people to do their own research to check the accuracy of the news they get
| Extremely important | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too/Not at all important | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 24% | 41% | 29% | 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
