A line graph showing the steady decline of public trust in mass media in the United States from 1997 to 2024.

A line chart from Axios Visuals using Gallup data showing the percentage of U.S. adults who trust mass media. The trend starts above 50% in the late 90s and falls to a record low of 31% by 2024.

Share who said they have a great deal or a fair amount of trust in mass media Survey of at least 1,000 U.S. adults; Annually, 1972 to 2024 55% 50 45 40 35 30 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 31% Data: Gallup; Chart: Axios Visuals