Most journalists say news organizations should report on public figures’ false statements | Pew Research Center

July 19, 2024

2. Journalists highly concerned about misinformation, future of press freedoms

Most journalists say news organizations should report on public figures’ false statements

Most journalists say news organizations should report on public figures’ false statements

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2. Journalists highly concerned about misinformation, future of press freedoms
About three-quarters of journalists are against requiring licenses to practice journalism
Most journalists say news organizations should report on public figures’ false statements
Most journalists come across made-up information when working on story and are confident they can recognize it
Journalists much more likely than the American public to see made-up news as a major concern
Most journalists are highly concerned about possible restrictions on press freedom