Do you think the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making the U.S. safer or less safe?

Do you think the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making the U.S. safer or less safe? Published on 06.03.2026 → Survey conducted on 06.03.2026 on 2367 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Much safer

21%

Somewhat safer

18%

Neither safer nor less safe

15%

Somewhat less safe

Much less safe

27%

Not sure

11%

Much safer

21%

Somewhat safer

18%

Neither safer nor less safe

15%

Somewhat less safe

Much less safe

27%

Not sure

11%

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