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.
Key Points
- About half of Americans are concerned about news organizations reporting inaccuracies or misinformation
- Older adults are more engaged in election news than younger adults
- Democrats are more likely to get election news from national outlets, while Republicans express more concern about inaccurate information in news coverage
Pros
- High level of engagement in election news among Americans
- Desire for news outlets to highlight candidates' values and positions on key social issues
Cons
- Concerns about inaccuracies, misinformation, and bias in news coverage
- Low trust in news organizations