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Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics

  • Written by: Jacob L. Nelson, Associate Professor of Communication, University of Utah
imageRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2024, in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Journalism faces a credibility crisis. Only 32% of Americans report having “a great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in news reporting – a historical low.

Journalists generally assume that...

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