Free press

There are many examples of how the press has drifted from its primary goal as watch dog but there is one area where it has been doing an outstanding job and that is its attention to Trump. The press is often criticized for its attacks on Trump but that is because they have singled out this president. If they maintained this kind of scrutiny on all presidents the press would be seen as performing their obligation and not as biased. There have been too many examples of pushing an agenda as opposed to just informing the public. For this reason, the press has lost credibility. Polls show that trust in the media is at an all-time low of 31%. While most Americans recognize the importance of a free press to society, there are also worries about bias and the spread of misinformation.