The journalist who was known as "the most trusted man in America" was Walter Cronkite.
Walter Cronkite was an American journalist and news anchor who anchored the CBS Evening News for 19 years, from 1962 to 1981. He was widely regarded as one of the most trusted and respected figures in American journalism, and his reporting and commentary on major events such as the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal helped shape public opinion and influence political decision-making.
Cronkite was known for his integrity, impartiality, and credibility, and his on-air sign-off, "And that's the way it is," became an iconic phrase associated with him. He was awarded numerous honors throughout his career, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States.