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Social media more influential than traditional media among Washington insiders, but few trust it

A new survey shows social media now ranks ahead of newspapers and broadcast outlets in influence among Washington policy and political insiders, even as trust in those platforms remains low.

Published Jun 1, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A survey reported by The Center Square finds social media has overtaken traditional media in influence among Washington policy and political insiders. Despite that greater influence, the survey indicates relatively few insiders express trust in social media platforms.