Poll: Post US Election News Fatigue Drives Massive Viewer Exodus

DEC 27 2024·Updated DEC 28 2024

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Above: People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at a debate watch party at The Abbey on Sept.10, 2024, in West Hollywood, California. Image credit: Mario Tama/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

The media's obsessive focus on election coverage has backfired, driving viewers away and damaging their ratings. To regain audience trust and engagement, networks must shift toward more substantive issue-based coverage rather than personality-driven political drama.

Inquirer

Pro-establishment narrative

The viewership changes reflect natural post-election patterns and temporary political exhaustion rather than a fundamental problem with news coverage. Historical patterns show audiences typically return when new administrations take office, especially among opposition viewers.

Los Angeles Times