8 facts about Americans and TikTok
Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
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Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
Americans continue to say criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things they shouldn’t.
This study explores the makeup of the social media news influencer universe, including who they are, what content they create and who their audiences are.
Among those who listed a main source of political news, six-in-ten say that their source is part of the “mainstream media.”
About three-quarters of U.S. adults say they’ve seen inaccurate election news at least somewhat often, and many say it’s hard to tell what’s true.
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
Roughly three-quarters of adults (77%) say they often or sometimes get local news and information about crime.
Most U.S. adults say they are interested in several types of local crime coverage, but far fewer say this information is easy to find.
Most U.S. adults follow news about local government and politics, yet only a quarter are highly satisfied with the quality of coverage.
This analysis highlights key facts about the largest group among those who identify as LGBTQ+: bisexual Americans.