It should not come as a surprise given the volume of examples that have been presented in the last several years; however, according to Gallup polling, amid all the top national civic and political institutions the United States “news media” is now the least trusted institution of all.
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The alarming statistic is really that -post COVID- 31% of Americans still trusts news media. I would surmise that if a similar poll was done on professions, teachers, nurses and healthcare workers would also be at the lower end of the scale.
That said, this really is not a surprise if you have ever interacted at a high level outside the USA. Internationally, thanks in part to the traveling USA press corps who have showcased their ideological attributes to a host of foreign audiences, the entire world now view the USA media apparatus as various shades of something akin to Baghdad Bob.
If you think that a cognitively compromised USA President parading around the world as a blithering fool, while the USA media openly pretended he was functional, does not have some significant impact on global views, you are mistaken. The entire world sees Joe Biden as he is, not as the media pretended him to be.
31%, that’s no malarky, Jack.
…and guess what – and by the way!
About the best Biden-Harris comedy skit ever.
Local Government is the landing place for all globalist corruption
Trust in local government is sadly misplaced
It’s much better than they deserve.
After how my local government, including school boards, handled the Covid “crisis”, I don’t have any trust or respect for them.
The propaganda presstitutes are not fooling anyone except the functionally illiterate & themselves but I repeat myself…
I bet if this was broken down by Republican and Democrat the Democrats fully trust the media and the federal government by huge margins 🥴
Yes.
So 30% of the nation will be mentally incapable, after the election, or should that be less mentally capable than they already are.
These numbers are so ginned up. Sorry. I do not believe the poll. lol
Where is the faith in polling category?
MSM is the enemy of this Constitutional Republic and its citizenry.
I’d say we the people are the enemy of all 3 branches of the gov, as well as the media, and finally, the IC (the fourth branch).
Since 1960….or 1945….!!!
The Bagdad Bob Media. Sundance coined a new moniker.
I have a sneaking feeling that the pool surveyed were mostly on the left, what do you want to bet?
🤷🏼♀️
A nation of traitors and fools cannot endure. Time to replace them en masse.
“…the top national civic and political institutions the United States “news media” is now the least trusted institution of all.” – Sundance
When the top “news media” are all run by the Democrats/deep state/IC and spewing leftist propaganda 24/7 they don’t give a 💩 about being trust worthy all they care about is maintaining their mockingbird status and their multimillion dollar salaries!!! There is no profit motive in reporting news, reporting propaganda is the motive for our “top media”! They should all have their broadcast licenses revoked permanently!!! But they won’t. JMO. Godspeed Sundance!
The news media can’t report the truth. They’re owned by big pharma. It’s all about advertising revenues.
I hope Trumps list has banning Pharma advertising to end consumers.
Especially the ones with the gay guys kissing and hugging. Unbelievable this is in public on TV (cable).
Gucala! Your kidding? Don’t answer por favor.
That’s on streaming too. Some of the stuff I watch on Roku has those ads.
The ads also show mostly people of color. During one show I counted 37, with only one white couple, and the point of that ad was that they were screaming insanely at one another.
I’m only using it to watch old stuff. Working my way through the entire Alfred Hitchcock Presents series.
They’re owned by the IC, big pharma is an adjunct
Mexico has never allowed any type of medicines to be advertised on TV, print or radio!!
Viva Mexico!!
CUT THE CORD
CORTAR EL CORDÓN
The really bad part!?
Thet are payed by the American taxpayers! That sucks!
We are basically down to professionals being the only people who trust the professional mass media anymore. I’ve seen it firsthand in my church and in my neighborhood.
I’m a retired professional.
And I stopped trusting the mass media before 1970.
Each generation must walk the same journey towards the truth. Some move slower than others.
Just curious, what compelled you in 1970’s to stop trusting the media?
Don’t know what Oldersoul’s impetus was, but mine was reading Atlas Shrugged.
The dems are sending out text messages pretending to be previous trump voters and saying they are not voting for trump. Then they claim they are a replubican PAC. I just told them to F off commie…
Not only text messages but TV ads. Paid stooges of course. The one guy who “voted for Trump in the past but will not as he is evil, a dictator and not to be trusted”. Oh and “Trump insulted active military and veterans” That one was a WOW moment, of course not true, surprise, surprise…not. Just be honest, talk about the active military who were killed when Biden/Scamala pulled out of Afghanistan with absolutely no preparation given to our troops and US citizens. Let’s talk then about obviously hating our military and the biggest insult was done when Basement Biden looked at his watch several times when the transfer of our fallen heroes memorial. Keep drinking the kool aid sheeple.
How does Liz Cheney live with herself with all that hate in her heart?
Hate is life with these people.
Yes….dirty oxygen
It’s the hate that drives them!
I read on zero hedge yesterday that Kamala is now offering 20K in “forgivable loans” to black men in order to pull them back.
“the United States “news media” is now the least trusted institution of all.”
Yeah cuz it’s all fake and gay.
It’s amazing anyone trusts the media.
Reminds me of A Clockwork Orange, they can’t or are made not to look away and see the real world.
It’s amazing there’s still so much trust in the federal government.
People are paralyzed by fear, which is very unfortunate, as Luciferians exploit our vulnerability. Faith in God disperses our fears, just as light erases darkness.
Put on the full armor of God and FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT for humanity!
I remember when we used to make fun of other countries and nations because of what they tolerated.
Now, WE are the joke.
It’s complicated…
Right now, we are going to try to VOTE our way out of the problem.
If that doesn’t work, there is little chance you will see us fighting our way out of the problem in an obvious way.
Our very corrupt government is going to allow our own armies to shoot upon us. That’s the state of affairs here.
I know, for me, I will only shoot in self-defense of me, my property, my family, or an innocent.
I will be throwing lots of sand though.
I agree with you Born Free with most of what you stated, thank you very much. The only agree to disagree and respectfully is regarding and I am not going to say “our” because they are swamp, most bought and paid for by the elites, i.e., socialists and the CCP. I digress and my apologies. I do not believe our armies will shoot upon us if it does come to fighting our way out of the problem. They tried DEI which is brainwashing/propaganda and one of the biggest racial programs out there, recruitment has fallen to the lowest since the draft was enacted. Americans who sign up for the military don’t want that crap, they want to defend our country, We The People and is the first part of the oath. Not government, not even the Commander in Thief that is currently holding that title. It is We The People. Let us also not forget, the socialist cabinet has pretty much forgotten about our veterans…again under democrat rule as the Anti Christ did during his term from 2008-2016. Our veterans do not forget that, our veterans and active military under the true Commander in Chief PDJT, cleaned up the corrupt VA, gave our troops the best of the best, you know, what should and was done. The military, in my honest opinion, will not lift a gun towards Americans, they are proud of the oath they took and will uphold it despite the armchair generals doing their very best to do away with that very first part of the oath.
“They tried DEI which is brainwashing/propaganda and one of the biggest racial programs out there, recruitment has fallen to the lowest since the draft was enacted…”
Unfortunately, that accurate statement sort of identifies many of those who are in the military now….those who are comfortable with or benefit from DEI….so I am not at all sure that they wouldn’t fire on me.
“I do not believe our armies will shoot upon us if it does come to fighting our way out of the problem.”
The Ohio State National Guard fired real bullets into the student protest and killed 4 Kent State students in 1970. Four “unarmed” students were murdered: Jeffrey Miller (age 20), Allison Krause (age 19), Sandra Lee Scheuer (age 20), William Schroeder (age 19).
“Unarmed” Ashli Babbitt was murdered by Capitol Police officer Michael Byrd. He was then later promoted!
FBI / Ruby Ridge “unarmed mother and child” and too many other events to list…
Don’t get me started with Secret Service and their attempted Trump assassination
Hell, even normal everyday cops dragged their neighbors and local people out of stores and arrested them for not wearing masks!
If you think the US Military will NOT follow orders and crush US citizens, you are living in an alternate reality. That is not meant as an insult… I am just trying to make you realize the reality of the situation. You have too many past examples in this world to show you reality.
If and when it happens; we will not be considered worthy citizens and will be seen by them as the enemy; just like the innocent mother getting arrested for allowing her kids to play in the park during covid lockdowns.
“Just following orders”… is worse than “I’m from the government and I’m here to help”.
Which now does these types of things!!!
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10/heartbroken-husband-slams-biden-harris-regime-as-wife/
and now the DOD issued a memo saying it’s ok to shoot domestics
You forget, the conservatives have been run out of the military, many, including many that visit this site will not support their progeny enlisting. Those that are left will fire on we the people. Why do you think Obama got rid of most of the war fighters and FJB got rid of the remaining conservatives? Those who do not support conservatives enlisting have played into the hands of the enemy, and it may well be disastrous for all of us.
“Our very corrupt government is going to allow our own armies to shoot upon us ….for me I will only shoot in self defense of me, my property, my family, or an innocent”
Should this government turn it’s army upon you, you’d best be prepared to shoot back. Otherwise you’ll soon have nothing left to defend, including that gun.
How many real tough guys are actually left in the Military? Replacing Patriots with DEI fruitcake clowns wasn’t noticed just by other Countries militaries..
I think it was in these comment threads in the last week someone posted the best line…
“The way the world is today I don’t even trust myself anymore!”
I’ll go further than that. I can’t even believe what I’m thinking.
But, I’ll tell you a story. When I was about 10 years old, mom and I went for a long walk and ended up on a meadow. We lay there on the grass, facing the clear blue sky and watched the larks flying high up and chirping. So yeah, I often do something like that to keep grounded.
We are entering the danger zone which occurs when deception no longer keeps the tyrants in power. They have already begun the intimidation phase and when that no longer works they will begin the brute force phase. Why do you think they imported all these thugs? Organize locally with like minded people for mutual support as this could be a long and bloody battle. But We the People will win because we are not and will not be slaves. God Bless our Constitutional Republic!
We will simply age out and the newcomers don’t care about totalitarian rule.
The newcomers don’t know any better.
Judicial branch is also collapsing in trust. Very signifcant.
It is of great note, that the abhorrent “rulings” are beginning to wake people up. One of the absolutely key tasks ahead is to reaffirm separation of powers. The Constitution says “We the people.”
The courst have embraced and instituted the idea that they “rule.” The entitled lawyers who have been granted appointment have decided that reality, truth, law, tradition, decency, and justice are all subject to whim and caprice.
Yes. Someone doesn’t like a ruling, they judge shop until they find someone who will knock it down. I never heard of that until just a few years ago. Maybe since 2008?
Doctor shopping was all the rage for easy ‘scripts around then..
31% is the Democrat/Communists in the country.
And another 40% will go along to get along.
I would venture to say, that while not all, most news media is corrupt and is not capable of the truth. It lacks integrity and is for the most part, exactly like the current criminally corrupt administration, that gives these liars their orders, on a daily basis.
Source for any news media that is trustworthy?
Badlandsmedia.tv on Rumble. Lifesitenews.com
Here!
Media joins telemarketers and grave robbers at the bottom. Truckers and bikers move to the top.
And private helicopter pilots doing rescues in WNC.
I marvel with utter stunning stupor whenever I read a High School graduate list “Journalism” as their chosen field of study.
Lying dog face pony soldier 🤣! Wait till cornpop finds out.
This is a problem in the West generally. The BBC is a communist pro terrorist rag and the CBC in Canada is the same.
Western culture needs to right the ship.
I’m with Sundance.
Horrified that 31% would believe anything the fake news has to say.
We are truly living among idiots.
Looking at the entirety of the poll – color me skeptical of Gallup.
No way those percentages are correct in any of the categories listed.
Gallup must have surveyed leftists & the 65+ crowd only.
65+ crowd only? Really?
Not only.
Re-read.
I said leftists also.
Congress is a step above at 34%? Maybe for Gallup, but I recall a different poll that had them in the teens.
I shut down a moonbat one time by saying something like, “No matter what you think of PDJT, his approval rating is 3x that of Congress.”
Turning the tide by actions – the people taking BACK the government from idiots that implement stupid social engineering that puts children at risk – i.e., little girls having to deal with boys coming into the girls’ bathroom –
that was straight from that Pothead Dullard, Barack Obama, when he was President – forcing this situation – North Carolina was not going along with it so Pothead was holding back “federal funds” from the UNC as punishment.
Now from this example in North Carolina, is it true that government entities have caved?
I hope the good citizens of North Carolina will turn this around and take back their school boards!
https://x.com/TheThe1776/status/1846404109915902470
I am “none at all” for every single question.
me too.
Ditto.
Last weekend Mrs. Bear and I were driving through a nice area of San Diego and we spotted a pair of ladies standing on the corner holding campaign signs for some local school board candidate. Mrs. Bear rolled down her window and shouted “HARRIS OR TRUMP?” ..both women immediately said “Harris of course!”
Pretty good bet their Teslas have NPR on the favorites list.
I would compare the current MSM to Disney. They are unsalvageable because they are infested with a workforce of activists, low quality, overpaid and over indulged people. There is no leadership that can right their ship. It’s over for them and they simply do not know it.
Why can’t that miserable Mitt Romney do what he did in the past and organize a hostile takeover of one or more of big media. Put any one of ABCNNBCBS under conservative leadership and the others go down in flames. They don’t even have to be conservative, just fair.
I watch only my local television news but usually not all of it; only the breakings and the weather. I watch on ROKU and mute all the commercials since they are all protestations that Trump is a liar and that Harris is going to right the country with her wonderful plan. I never see any MAGA commercials on the locals. I hope to hear her plan there soon before the election.
Roku does allow you to select certain categories of commercials in the settings.
I got fed up and removed pharma after too many flooded in. I started out removing politics, have never seen one.
Mostly what I see now are laundry products.
Dang, she had good hair too.
T’weren’t real though.
I dated a couple of beautiful black girls with good hair. The brothas in their orbit hated me something fierce.
That hair looks to be cultural appropriation tho
How crazy
The MarxMerdia is a fully integrated element of the Derp State, which must be destroyed!!
“The alarming statistic is really that -post COVID- 31% of Americans still trusts news media.”
The 2024 Harris/Walz voters (at least 31% of Americans) treat the New York Times as though it were the Holy Bible. It’s the veritable essence of their truth, so why be alarmed about it?
My son has a mother-in-law that reads NYT every day. My daughter-in-law is epic. No clue how that happened, it’s interesting when we all get together.
Wonder if this comment will get deleted, sigh.
The government already recognizes traditional media outlets only reach a small percentage of the electorate, the two biggest being uneducated lower-income voters (who skew older) and affluent/middle-class suburban whites who practically grow up inside the Democrat hivemind. That’s it. Everyone else knows the gig now and ignores most mass media.
After President Trump’s shock victory over the establishment in 2016, they’ve moved heaven and earth to gain operational control of the dialogue through social media. And I’d argue they’ve been largely successful at that, walling off conservatives in a small number of Internet venues. Citizens today get their news primarily from their phone and social media, especially younger people. Google is yesterday’s CBS, shaping how regular people consume news and “approved” viewpoints.
I’ve gotta get “hivemind” into my regular vocabulary
CUT THE CORD
¡Corta el cordón!!!!!!
31% is probably mostly boomers and certainly comprised of our oldest people.
I’m a boomer and definitely not part of that 31%. Be careful of where your finger is pointing.
nah, it’s childless cat ladies
🐈⬛🐈⬛ Cat Ladies for Trump 🐈⬛🐈⬛
We’re out here!
It’s because they flat out lie! With social media it has become more clear that they do the bidding of the elites who do not want you to know what they are really up to.
Go back in your mind to your intro statistics course, imagine that normal population distribution with standard deviation marks, and then feel confident that those 30% truly belong on the left end of the curve.
It’s my “30% rule”
If you’re a teacher assigning grades correctly, and you have a normally distributed class, those are (will be) the “D’s” and “F’s”.
And, curiously enough, a lot of them get to vote.
Go figure.
As ‘Ol Remus said (RIP), “Stay away from crowds.”
The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous, they are its mere clothing, and clothing can wear out, become ragged, cease to be comfortable, cease to protect the body from winter, disease, and death. To be loyal to rags to shout for rags, to worship rags , to die for rags — this is loyalty to unreason, it is pure lower animal; it belongs to monarchy , was invented by monarchy; let monarchy keep it.
– Mark Twain
trust in state and local gov’t also misplaced. where there is power, there is corruption. the two go hand and hand and cannot be separated anymore than you can separate wet from water.
The high trust at the local level being directly opposed by the lack of trust in DC, is an indictment of the very IDEA of the States being United. Now how many believe they’d fare better separated from the union?
All the private efforts across the nation to assist the victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton demonstrate that national unity still exists in spite of all the obstacles being placed by the Feds.
We are in an abusive relationship with the Federal government. The issue is less the form of that government, but all of those officials in those offices duty bound to defending our natural rights from infringement.
The balance needs to be restored between DC and all of the States. We can start by axing entire bureaucracies concentrated around DC.
A good place as any for this liar….
https://t.me/bioclandestine/4002
“…nurses and healthcare workers would also be at the lower end of the scale.” Should read, “M.D.’s(of various specialties), nurses, and healthcare workers.” If you haven’t noticed, there’s lots of DEI going on in the healthcare field, most of it thanks to Hussein’s ACA.
Speaking of untrustworthy outlets, look at what the Slimes just showed me!
These animals have no rock bottom.. Carter doesn’t have a clue who he voted for or what an election is anymore.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/us/jimmy-carter-votes-georgia.html
but did he ever, really?
My poll says 31% will believe in boosters too.
let the boosters bury them
US MSM = Mockingbird Media = CIA.
It’s all exposed for those with eyes to see.
All Roads …
So 31% trust the media, but 47% will vote for Kamala? How could so many see through the bullshit and still vote for Kamala? I think the gullibility factor is much higher than that.
I’d like to see BigAg, BigPharma, BigMed, MilIndustry, Wall Street, congress called that and not the legislative branch, etc. Congress and media would probably be tied for last place. Oh and FEMA.
What if there were a covert hand on the rudder intentionally steering America to ruin, and one of the mechanisms was to destroy trust in all institutions?
Followed by trust in any and all people? (Re – 1984, protagonist betrayed by snitch.)
The facts seem to bear that out
What I’m seeing in this data is that the further away an institution or agency is from the average person’s daily experience, and the further it rests outside his ability to influence it, the less confidence he has in its desire or competency to represent his interests.
That is not a sustainable mode of operation for a self-governing people.
If you aren’t interested in the state of your surroundings or the activities of other organisms life is short, typically.