Nearly 40% of young Americans get their news from influencers. Many of them lean to the right, study finds | CNN Business

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Young American adults are increasingly getting their news from social media influencers, a majority of whom are men and lean to the right, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.

While one-fifth of US adults reported “regularly” receiving their news from online “news influencers” who post about current events, that number climbed to nearly 40% of young adults aged 18 to 29, the study published Monday found. Among those who get their news from influencers, 65% said it helped shape their understanding of current events and civic issues.

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