Most Americans see news they think is inaccurate, and about half say it’s tough to know what is true
% of U.S. adults who say …
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most Americans see news they think is inaccurate, and about half say it’s tough to know what is true
% of U.S. adults who say …
| Independent variable | Extremely often/Often | Sometimes | Rarely/Never | Difficult | Easy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| They __ come across news that they think is inaccurate | 42 | 48 | 10 | ||
| They generally find it ___ to determine what is true and what is not when they get news | 51 | 49 |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
