A quiet shift in how Americans perceive local news

Short summary

Americans' trust in local news has remained stable despite declining trust nationally, maintaining bipartisan support. The resilience contrasts sharply with eroding confidence in national media organizations over the past decade. Yet local news outlets face severe financial pressures threatening long-term viability.

• •Local news retained majority favorability from Republicans and Democrats alike
• •Bucks broader trend of declining trust in national news over past decade
• •Financial challenges threaten sustainability of local newsrooms

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