Trust Issues in News Coverage of the 2024 Election Campaign

A recent poll reveals that about half of Americans are concerned about inaccuracies, misinformation, and bias in news coverage of the 2024 election campaign. Trust in news organizations is low, partly due to years of suspicion and lack of understanding about journalism. Older adults are more engaged in election news than younger adults, who are more likely to get news from social media. Democrats are more likely to get election news from national outlets, while Republicans express more concern about inaccurate information in news coverage.