Ability to determine true versus false news, by age
% of U.S. adults who say that when they get news, they generally find it …
Note: Respondents who didn’t answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Ability to determine true versus false news, by age
% of U.S. adults who say that when they get news, they generally find it …
| Age group | Difficult to determine what is true and what is not | Easy to determine what is true and what is not |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-29 | 59% | 40% |
| 30-49 | 52 | 48 |
| 50-64 | 46 | 53 |
| 65+ | 47 | 52 |
Note: Respondents who didn’t answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
