6. News influencers on Facebook
Far more of the site’s news influencers explicitly identify with the political right than left, and two-thirds are men.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Far more of the site’s news influencers explicitly identify with the political right than left, and two-thirds are men.
Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Just 37% of Facebook users say news is a reason they use the site, but most see some news content there – often from friends or family.
It’s been two decades since Facebook first launched in 2004. Since then, the company has grown into a social media giant with billions of users worldwide. Facebook remains one of the most widely used social media sites among adults in the United States. But it’s also had its controversies, including those related to politics. Facebook […]
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