Overview

• Bret Baier, Fox News anchor, stated that President Trump 'broke the system' and contributed to declining trust in mainstream media.
• Baier highlighted that Trump's rhetoric resonated with 'middle America,' where skepticism of traditional news outlets was already growing.
• A 2024 Gallup survey found that only about 30% of Americans trust the media to report fairly and accurately, reflecting a broader institutional trust crisis.
• Trump's second term saw intensified attacks on media outlets he deemed unfavorable, including CNN, NBC, and even Fox News.
• Despite his criticism of Fox News, Trump has appointed several of its contributors to roles within his administration, illustrating a complex relationship with the network.