https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/americans-views-media-2018-08-07Ipsos released a poll about Americans' views of the press (and other matters). Notably, they asked about their agreement or disagreement with a few statements.
"Freedom of the press is essential for American democracy." -- 83% of Republicans, 93% of Democrats, and 84% of Independents agreed, 5%, 1%, and 4% respectively disagreed.
"Reporters should be protected from pressure from government or big business interests." -- 57%, 85% and 69% agreed, 18%, 4%, and 8% disagreed.
"Most news outlets try their best to produce honest reporting." -- 29%, 68%, and 46% agreed, 56%, 15%, and 31% disagreed.
"Freedom of speech is one of the values that makes America great." -- 89%, 93%, and 88% agreed, 4%, 2%, and 4% disagreed.
"It should be easier to sue reporters who knowingly publish false information." -- 85%, 63%, and 67% agreed, 4%, 14%, and 7% disagreed.
"The president should have the authority to close news outlets engaged in bad behavior." -- 43%, 12%, and 21% agreed, 36%, 74%, and 55% disagreed.
"News and reporters are necessary to keep the Trump administration honest." -- 39%, 83%, and 57% agreed, 35%, 4%, and 18% disagreed.
"Reporters should be shielded from prosecution by the Trump administration" -- 25%, 75%, and 50% agreed, 44%, 9%, and 22% disagreed.
"Most news outlets have a liberal bias." -- 80%, 23%, and 47% agreed, 5%, 35%, and 19% disagreed.
"The mainstream media treats President Trump unfairly." -- 79%, 11%, and 41% agreed, 9%, 75%, and 36% disagreed.
"The news media is the enemy of the American people." -- 48%, 12%, and 26% agreed, 28%, 74%, and 50% disagreed.
"President Trump should close down mainstream news outlets, like CNN, the Washington Post, and The New York Times." -- 23%, 8%, and 10% agreed, 49%, 86%, and 71% disagreed.
"When jobs are scarce, employers should prioritize hiring people of this country over immigrants." -- 82%, 41%, and 64% agreed, 5%, 21%, and 12% disagreed.
"America needs a strong leader to take the country back from the rich and powerful." -- 62%, 74%, and 67% agreed, 16%, 8%, and 10% disagreed.
"The American economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful." -- 46%, 82%, and 68% agreed, 29%, 6%, and 15% disagreed.
"Traditional parties and politicians don't care about me." -- 71%, 64%, and 79% agreed, 13%, 11%, and 7% disagreed.
"The mainstream media is more interested in making money than telling the truth." -- 84%, 33%, and 58% agreed, 6%, 44%, and 18% disagreed.
"I am proud to be an American." -- 94%, 73%, and 73% agreed, 2%, 11%, and 9% disagreed.
Insert alarmist rhetoric here.