Majority of Americans Say Social Media Companies, News Outlets Have Too Much Power in Politics
About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say social media companies have too much power and influence in politics today. And a smaller majority (55%) say the same about U.S. news organizations, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey from the Pew-Knight Initiative.
On the other hand, just 6% say social media companies have too little power and influence in politics today, and 14% say the same about news organizations.
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