POLL: 25 Years After 9/11 Americans Grapple with Patriotism, Safety and the Wars that Followed
The poll found 33% now see domestic terrorism as the top threat, while 42% cite random violence and 20% name foreign terror.
- Twenty-Five years after the September 11 attacks, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found Americans now fear domestic terrorism more than foreign threats. When asked the biggest safety threat, 33% cited domestic terrorism, while 20% chose foreign terror and 42% pointed to random violence.
- Historical data shows a marked change in threat perception since 2013, when only 21% of Americans prioritized domestic terrorism, compared to 28% for foreign terror and 51% for random acts of violence.
- A bipartisan majority of Americans support beefed-up airport security, with 71% of Democrats and 75% of Republicans backing the measure. Six in 10 Americans believe the government's post-9/11 response has been effective at preventing attacks on U.S. soil.
- Domestic surveillance expansion remains unpopular, with 65% of Americans opposed to warrantless monitoring of electronic communications. The Trump administration has asked Congress to reauthorize a 2008 law allowing such surveillance after it lapsed in June.
- Regarding the war on Iran, only 25% of Americans view the conflict, launched six months ago, as worth the cost. By comparison, 54% believe it has not been worth it, mirroring broader dissatisfaction with post-9/11 wars.
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25 years after 9/11, Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign attacks, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
When asked to name the biggest threat to the safety of average Americans, 33% of respondents picked "domestic terrorism," while 20% picked foreign terror and 42% pointed to random acts of violence, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
POLL: 25 years after 9/11 Americans grapple with patriotism, safety and the wars that followed
Nearly 25 years after the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001, Americans say the day still has great meaning and impact on them and their generation. But they also said patriotism is waning, generally feel we are less safe, and acknowledge that a new threat has emerged.
25 Years After 9/11, Americans Fear More Terrorist Attacks On U.S. Coming: I&I/TIPP Poll
With the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nearly here, Americans are sure to be asking themselves questions. Are we still vulnerable to terrorist attack? If so who's most likely to next attack? And can the government protect us? Americans want answers, and this month's
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