Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms

February 15, 2023

A new survey released Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, shows fully half of Americans indicate they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a point of view. A new survey released Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, shows fully half of Americans indicate they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a point of view. Asked whether they agreed with the statement that national news organizations do not intend to mislead, 50% said they disagreed. ADVERTISEMENTJournalists need to go beyond emphasizing transparency and accuracy to show the impact of their reporting on the public, the study said. The survey said 61% of American believe these factors make it harder to stay informed, while 37% said it’s easier.