With trust in journalistic institutions like newspapers and television at historic lows, Americans across the country were united in their New Year's resolution for the media: “Tell the truth.”
“I'm so tired of the media spinning it in one direction and not being fair to all parties,” Rene told Fox News Digital in Canby, Oregon.
Only 31% of American adults expressed “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of confidence that the media will report the news completely and accurately, according to the poll. Published by Gallup In October. A larger percentage (36%) said they do not trust the media at all.
The Gallup poll showed that American confidence in the media has reached its lowest levels in history, with only 31% of adults expressing confidence that news organizations will report the news fairly in 2024. (Istock)
Juran in Birmingham, Michigan, said the media's New Year's resolution should be “unbiased and fair.”
“I think it needs to go back to American values and what we stand for,” he added.
Justin, from Knoxville, Tennessee, hopes to “see more congruence and see people agreeing on things more and not attacking each other as much.”
“And maybe we can focus on some of the good things instead of all the bad,” Tracy said in Houston, Texas.
In New York City, Isabella said the media should be “less biased” in 2025.
“I feel like it's better to look at everything (rather than) just separate viewpoints,” the Ohio native said.
People in Oregon, Texas, Michigan, Tennessee and New York shared what they think the media's New Year's resolution should be. Variations of “tell the truth” was the most common answer. (Fox News Digital)
“The media is divided right now,” Ethan in Birmingham told Fox News Digital.
“Everywhere you look, there is a different opinion,” he added. “I just want real coverage and fair coverage for everyone.”
Prominent newspapers, incl The Washington Post The Los Angeles Times was criticized this year for refusing to endorse a presidential candidate. Post owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said the move was a “principled decision” to increase the newspaper's credibility.
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Owner of the Los Angeles Times Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong Likewise, he embarked on a campaign to take his newspaper in a more balanced direction, which led to the resignation of several members of the editorial board.
““It's a two-way street. Always understand, try to understand both sides,” Oscar said in Houston.
Click here Tell the media more Americans about their hopes in 2025.
Hannah Rae Lambert reported from Canby, Oregon. Elizabeth Hickman reported from Houston. Reported by Joshua K. Nelson is from Birmingham, Michigan. Alba Cuevas Fantauzzi reported from Knoxville, Tennessee. Nicholas Lannom reported from New York.
