Bret Baier, a prominent Fox News anchor, claimed that Donald Trump played a significant role in undermining public trust in the media. Speaking during a podcast interview, Baier noted that Trump’s actions resonated with a rising skepticism among voters, particularly in Middle America, towards various media outlets. This skepticism is reflected in a Gallup survey indicating only about 30% of Americans trust the media to report fairly as the 2024 election nears. Baier highlighted Trump's confrontational approach towards news organizations, including Fox News itself, as contributing to this decline in confidence.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier attributed the erosion of public trust in media to Donald Trump, indicating his actions have significantly impacted perceptions of credibility.
Baier emphasized that Trump's approach exploited existing skepticism among voters, particularly in Middle America, towards mainstream media.
The decline in public confidence in media has worsened during Trump's presidency, with many Americans expressing doubts about the integrity of news organizations.
A Gallup survey revealed only 30% of Americans have high trust in the media's fairness as the 2024 election approaches.
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