Will President Trump’s assault on the norms underpinning constitutional democracy permanently alter American political life? On a daily basis, Trump tests the willingness of the public to accept a president who lies as a matter of routine. So far, Trump has persuaded a large swath of America to swallow what […] Read more »
President Trump Legacy May Be as One of the Worst U.S. Presidents
Americans have low expectations for the administration of President Donald Trump. In fact, few U.S. residents think President Trump’s tenure will be remembered as a positive one. Nearly six in ten Americans, 58%, believe Mr. Trump will be remembered as either one of the worst presidents in the nation’s history, […] Read more »
Beyond Misinformation: Understanding and coping with the post-truth era
The terms “post-truth” and “fake news” have become increasingly prevalent in public discourse over the last year. This article explores the growing abundance of misinformation, how it influences people, and how to counter it. We examine the ways in which misinformation can have an adverse impact on society. We summarize […] Read more »
The press, branded the ‘enemy’ by Trump, increasingly trusted by the public
Americans are increasingly confident in the news media and less so in President Donald Trump’s administration after a tumultuous year in U.S. politics that tested the public’s trust in both institutions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. The poll of more than 14,300 people found that the […] Read more »
Democrats’ Confidence in Mass Media Rises Sharply From 2016
Democrats’ trust and confidence in the mass media to report the news “fully, accurately and fairly” has jumped from 51% in 2016 to 72% this year — fueling a rise in Americans’ overall confidence to 41%. Independents’ trust has risen modestly to 37%, while Republicans’ trust is unchanged at 14%. […] Read more »
Confidence in Public’s Judgment Reverses Seven-Year Slide; Trust in Politicians Also Rising
The public’s trust in the American people’s judgment on national issues rebounded somewhat this year after a seven-year slide. … Americans are less likely to express trust in the “men and women in political life in this country who either hold or are running for public office” than they are […] Read more »