Widening 'trust gap' between public, media: reports

There is a widening "trust gap" between the public and the media, according to two new reports.

Americans who value loyalty and authority were less likely to believe there should be watchdogs spotlighting problems with those in power, the Media Insight Project found. Those who value fairness, however, were more likely to believe people should highlight smaller voices. The moral differences between Americans, therefore, has an impact on which stories Americans think the press should highlight versus ignore -- even more so than political differences, according to the report. "People disagree on facts," Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) President Matthew T. Hall told Fox News. "Everyone’s priorities are different -- that’s human nature. But I think that’s why you’re starting to see people choose news outlets that cater to their world view and stay in their bubble because it’s comfortable, and it’s a very uncomfortable time."