Republicans are more likely to say a news organization should face a fine, fire journalist if it publishes false info
% of U.S. adults who say each of the following should happen in all, almost all or most cases if a U.S. news organization publishes false information
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Republicans are more likely to say a news organization should face a fine, fire journalist if it publishes false info
% of U.S. adults who say each of the following should happen in all, almost all or most cases if a U.S. news organization publishes false information
| Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | |
|---|---|---|
| The news organization should issue a public correction | 83 | 81 |
| The U.S. government should require the news organization to take down the story | 49 | 39 |
| The U.S. government should fine the news organization | 40 | 25 |
| The news organization should fire the journalist who reported the story | 37 | 23 |
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
