Overview

• The survey found 56% of Republicans trust Fox News compared to 19% of Democrats; trust in the Joe Rogan Experience stood at 31% among Republicans but just 3% among Democrats.
• Democrats had more trust than distrust for 23 of the 30 outlets tested, whereas Republicans trusted only eight sources, with Forbes and The Wall Street Journal the only publications trusted by both parties.
• Major broadcast channels such as CNN, ABC and NBC rank among the top trusted sources for Democrats; Republicans rely predominantly on Fox News.
• Americans under 30 identify fewer sources—averaging 3.7—than those over 64, who name about 5.2, reflecting a shift toward online outlets like The New York Times and The Daily Wire.
• Media leaders and journalists are debating measures such as increased transparency and investment in local news to address declining trust in a polarized information environment.