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August 11, 2025

4. How do Americans think journalists should act?

Most Americans say journalists should report on false statements by public figures and clarify they are false

Most Americans say journalists should report on false statements by public figures and clarify they are false

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4. How do Americans think journalists should act?
About half of Americans say it’s OK for journalists to advocate for communities they cover, but there is less support for them expressing political or religious views
Younger adults more likely than older adults to say it’s OK for journalists to express personal views on social media
Do Americans think journalists are able to separate their personal views from their reporting?
Three-quarters of Americans say all sides of a story always deserve equal coverage
Most Americans say journalists should report on false statements by public figures and clarify they are false
Most Americans value transparency from journalists in how they handle mistakes