Friday, April 25, 2025

Pew: Americans Concerned About Press Freedoms

Most Americans continue to be concerned about potential restrictions on press freedoms in the U.S., according to a Center survey conducted Feb. 24-March 2. But there have been major shifts in partisan views since Trump retook office in January. 

In 2024, during the Biden administration, 47% of Republicans and independents who lean Republican said they were extremely or very concerned about restrictions on press freedoms. Fewer Democrats and Democratic leaners (38%) said the same. 

Under the new Trump administration, a majority of Democrats (60%) are highly concerned about press freedoms – about double the share of Republicans (28%).


Americans who have been paying closer attention to news about the actions and initiatives of the Trump administration are more likely to be concerned about potential restrictions on press freedoms. Among those who say they have been following this news very or fairly closely, about half (49%) say they are extremely or very concerned.

Those who have not been following this kind of news closely are less concerned. About three-in-ten (29%) express high levels of concern about press freedoms.

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