A recent YouGov survey reveals that many Americans place more trust in the Trump administration than in the media regarding the accuracy and fairness of factual reporting. The survey highlights significant distrust towards media outlets and a perceived negativity in their coverage of Trump.
1. Low Trust in Media:
• Only 29% of Americans trust the media to report facts completely and fairly.
• 26% express no trust in the media, while 41% report low levels of trust.
• Trust in the media has decreased since January 2017, particularly among Democrats (from 23% to 8%).
2. Trust in Trump's Administration:
• 44% of respondents trust the Trump administration to present facts accurately.
• 38% have no trust in the administration, showing a slight increase in skepticism since 2017.
• Trust levels in Trump's administration vary widely by political affiliation; 52% of Republicans trust it compared to only 5% of Democrats.
3. Perception of Media Coverage:
• 35% of Americans think media coverage of Trump is too negative, whereas only 23% find it too positive.
• A significant number of Americans believe the media's intent is to see Trump fail (43%).
4. Opinions on Media Neutrality:
• A majority (59%) feel the media should maintain neutrality in its coverage of Trump.
• 22% believe the media should support Trump, while only 10% think it should oppose him.
5. Demographic Insights:
• 42% of Democrats and 6% of Republicans say media coverage of Trump has been overly positive.
• 12% of Democrats and 63% of Republicans view it as too negative.
• 16% of Americans see the media as neutral towards Trump, a decline from 2017 levels.
The YouGov survey underscores a troubling landscape of public trust in media and government, with a majority of Americans feeling that the media's reporting on Trump is lacking in fairness and accuracy. This division in trust between the media and the Trump administration highlights significant partisan differences, influencing public perception and political discourse.
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