Figure 1.8: Trust in news in general is higher than trust in news about politics

Percentage who say they trust information from the news media in general versus when they cover politics.

Q6. Generally speaking, to what extent do you trust, or not trust information from the news media in [Brazil/India/the UK/the US] when they cover politics. Q5. Generally speaking, to what extent do you trust, or not trust information from the news media in [Brazil/India/the UK/the US]. Base: Total sample in each country: Brazil = 2,000, India = 2,134, UK = 2,206, US = 2,116. Note: Includes those who 'somewhat trust' and 'completely trust'  the news media in general versus the news media when they cover politics.

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