The State of American Media: A Nation Divided.
In June 2024, Rasmussen Reports conducted a survey among 1,079 U.S. voters, with the results revealing that a significant portion of the population harbors deep dissatisfaction and mistrust towards the media. The survey was taken before the debate between then-candidate His Fraudulency Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, which could have further impacted these numbers.
The question posed by Rasmussen Reports to the participants was, “Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ‘No matter how much you hate the media, it’s not enough?'” A plurality of 45 percent strongly (21 percent) or somewhat (24 percent) agreed, while only 28 percent disagreed. The remaining 27 percent were unsure about their stance.
To summarize, an impressive 72 percent of respondents either stated that you can’t hate the media enough or hesitated to comment on the matter. This figure suggests that the American public’s trust in the media is deteriorating at an alarming rate.
When asked about the direction of media bias, 61 percent said it was worsening, while only nine percent believed it was improving. The remaining 27 percent felt that the situation remained unchanged. This further highlights the public’s growing disillusionment with the American news landscape.
Responding to the question, “Which ‘news organization do you trust the most?’,” Fox News emerged as the most trusted source among the options provided, garnering 26 percent of respondents. In second place, 20 percent of participants answered correctly and stated that they did not trust any news organization. Following suit were CNN (12 percent), MSNBC (ten percent), ABC News (nine percent), Newsmax (eight percent), NBC News (four percent), and NewsNation (one percent.
In light of recent revelations about the corporate media’s attempts to cover up then-president Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline, it is clear that public trust in mainstream news outlets has reached an all-time low. The author concludes by asserting that no matter how much one hates the media, their anger will never be quenched by current efforts to address these concerns.
As a result, the American media landscape finds itself at a crossroads, with citizens increasingly skeptical of the information they consume and struggling to discern between fact and fiction. The ramifications of this growing distrust are far-reaching and have the potential to shape the course of future elections and political discourse.
In conclusion, Rasmussen Reports’ survey provides a stark reminder that American media is in dire need of reform to rebuild trust among its citizens and foster an environment where accurate information can be shared freely and openly.