Tuning out: Why many Americans are sick of the news – especially Trump news

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. 'Common Ground': UNITE CEO Tim Shriver analyzes the alarming rise of political polarization in America on 'Special Report.' Seems like there's a survey for everything under the sun: Where does Gen Z get its news? Are you worried about the economy? What do you think of the White House ballroom? And yet there's a new set of numbers that jumped out and grabbed me – and makes perfect sense when you stop and think about it. According to the Media Insight Project, about six in 10 of those questioned try to avoid news about President Donald Trump. TRUMP APPEALS FOR UNITY, RIPS '60 MINUTES,' AFTER A HISTORY OF INFLAMMATORY RHETORIC ON BOTH SIDES Americans seem to be trying to tune out the news – especially news about President Donald Trump. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) On the surface, it might seem this is solely about feelings toward the president, whether you