Americans Worry About Democracy and Violence

Key Findings

• Democracy in Danger: 76% of Americans believe democracy is threatened.
• Political Violence: 73% see politically motivated violence as a major issue.
• Partisan Divide: Democrats and independents are more concerned than Republicans.
• Leadership Approval: Low confidence in President Trump, congressional Republicans, and Democrats.
• Immigration: Most support America's openness, but Republicans fear it risks national identity.
• Foreign Policy: Split opinions on U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, with concerns about retaliation.

Detailed Insights

Democracy Under Threat

• 76% of Americans see democracy as threatened, though this is a drop from last year.
• Partisan Differences: Democrats and independents are more likely to perceive a threat than Republicans.

Political Violence

• 73% view politically motivated violence as a major problem.
• Demographics: White women with college degrees and older adults are the most concerned.
• Less Concern: Younger people and minorities show less worry about political violence.

Leadership Approval

• Low Confidence: President Trump, congressional Republicans, and Democrats have low approval ratings.
• Partisan Approval: Republicans are more likely to approve of their own leaders than Democrats are.

Immigration

• Openness: Most Americans believe America's openness is essential.
• Republican Concerns: Republicans are more likely to think it risks the country's identity.
• Deportation: Support for deporting criminals, but less for deporting workers or students.

Foreign Policy

• Split Opinions: Half agree with U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, while the other half disagrees.
• Retaliation Concerns: Most Americans are worried about potential retaliation.