Are we safer from terrorist attacks now than we were in 2001?

Are we safer from terrorist attacks now than we were in 2001? Published on September 11, 2025 → Survey conducted on September 11, 2025 on 3031 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Much more safe

10%

Somewhat more safe

28%

About the same

27%

Somewhat less safe

10%

Much less safe

12%

Not sure

13%

Much more safe

10%

Somewhat more safe

28%

About the same

27%

Somewhat less safe

10%

Much less safe

12%

Not sure

13%

Select a country

While both political parties are unpopular, Democrats have a lead in the race for Congress

Most Americans say partisan gerrymandering should not be allowed

The share of Americans who strongly approve of Donald Trump's job handling hits a new low for his second term

Gerrymandering, political parties, and Donald Trump's weakening support: April 24 - 27, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll

We asked Americans what they think about 22 Palantir statements on tech and society

MAGA Republicans are far more likely to support helping U.S. allies when thinking of help that allies might provide to the U.S.

The pope, the president, the war with Iran, Ukraine, Israel, and more: April 17 - 20, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll

Support for military aid to Ukraine is higher than that for military aid to Israel

Most Americans want the U.S. to make a deal to end the war with Iran as quickly as possible