Americans’ Perceptions of Election Security Vary by Primary Media Source

Key Points

25% of Americans say they don't trust the results of the 2020 election.

Republican voters are more likely than Democratic voters to believe that the election was stolen.

Conservative media sources are more likely than liberal media sources to express doubts about the election's legitimacy.

Americans’ Trust in the 2020 Election

A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 25% of Americans say they don't trust the results of the 2020 election. This number is up from 18% in 2020. The poll also found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe that the election was stolen. 39% of Republicans say they don't trust the results of the election, compared to only 12% of Democrats.

Media Exposure and Trust in the Election

The poll also found that Americans' exposure to different media sources is a major factor in their trust in the election results. Those who primarily get their news from conservative media sources are more likely to believe that the election was stolen. 42% of those who primarily get their news from Fox News say they don't trust the results of the election, compared to only 17% of those who primarily get their news from CNN.

Conclusion

The poll's findings suggest that Americans' trust in the election process is eroding. This is due in part to the spread of misinformation about the election, particularly on conservative media sources. It is important to note that there is no evidence to support the claims that the election was stolen.