7 in 10 Americans Believe Mainstream Media Publish Fake News: Poll

A couple of people ride the subway as they read newspapers as the train pulls into the Times Square stop in Manhattan, New York, on Feb. 17, 2017. Reuters/Carlo Allegri
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
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More than 7o percent of Americans believe traditional major news sources at least sometimes publish news that is fake, false, or purposefully misleading, according to recent Axios SurveyMonkey poll. Over 40 percent believed the media publish such stories frequently.

The poll, conducted online among around 4,000 adults, shows a credibility drought in legacy news outlets, a longstanding trend that has accelerated in recent years.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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