Politicians and journalists alike regularly cite anonymous sources to support their argument and spread information. Which comes closest to your view?

Politicians and journalists alike regularly cite anonymous sources to support their argument and spread information. Which comes closest to your view? Published on June 20, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 20, 2017 on 5913 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Anonymous sources are usually credible and should be trusted

10%

Anonymous sources can be helpful, but more information is needed

54%

Anonymous sources are usually unreliable and should NOT be trusted

20%

Not sure

16%

Anonymous sources are usually credible and should be trusted

10%

Anonymous sources can be helpful, but more information is needed

54%

Anonymous sources are usually unreliable and should NOT be trusted

20%

Not sure

16%

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