According to political scientist Jonathan Ladd, trust in the mainstream media has declined over the last 50 years as a result of
A)the federal government's increasing regulation of news content.
B)the rising levels of education in the United States.
C)increased competition in party politics and journalism.
D)immigration and the end of the Cold War.

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According to Jonathan Ladd, increased competition in party politics and journalism has led to a decline in trust in the mainstream media. With the rise of alternative news sources and the polarization of political ideologies, people have become more skeptical of the traditional media outlets. The other choices (A, B, and D) are not supported by Ladd's research.

According to Political Scientist Jonathan Ladd, Trust in the Mainstream