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Sep 10, 2014
Since 9/11, Fewer Americans Say Terrorism Top Problem
Thirteen years after the 9/11 attacks, 4% of Americans mention terrorism as the No. 1 problem facing the U.S. This is up slightly from the 1% average so far in 2014, but lower than at other times since 9/11.
Feb 25, 2022
More on Americans' Satisfaction With Aspects of U.S. Life
Americans' level of dissatisfaction on some issues doesn't always line up with their views on how much of a priority those issues are for the government.
Jan 4, 2016
Government Named Top U.S. Problem for Second Straight Year
For the second consecutive year, displeasure with government edged out the economy as the biggest problem Americans see facing the U.S. The economy and unemployment remain in the top four, but get fewer mentions than in the past.
Jun 10, 2015
Trust in U.S. Government's Terrorism Protection at New Low
Americans' confidence in the government's ability to protect citizens from terror attacks is the lowest in Gallup's 15-year trend. The 49% worried about personally becoming a victim of terrorism is among the highest since February 2003.
Oct 9, 2020
Americans and the Role of Government
The government is seen as the top problem facing the nation, but views on what should be done to fix it resist simple categorization.
May 15, 2015
Economy Trumps Foreign Affairs as Key 2016 Election Issue
Americans are much more likely to say the economy will be a very important issue to their presidential vote next year than to say this about foreign affairs. The government, terrorism and healthcare also figure prominently.
Feb 11, 2016
Economy Tops Americans' Minds as Most Important Problem
Americans in February are most likely to mention the economy in general as the most important problem facing the U.S. This is a change from January and December, when more U.S. adults were concerned about the government and terrorism.
Jun 17, 2016
Republicans, Democrats Interpret Orlando Incident Differently
Most Republicans, 79%, interpret the recent mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub as an act of Islamic terrorism, while the majority of Democrats, 60%, perceive it as an act of domestic gun violence.
Jan 13, 2020
Several Issues Tie as Most Important in 2020 Election
Healthcare, national security, guns and education are the most influential issues in the 2020 election. How important they are to voters, though, depends on which party those voters belong to.
Apr 21, 2020
COVID-19 Quickly Becomes Most Important U.S. Problem
COVID-19 has quickly surged to the top of the list of the most important problems facing the U.S. with 45% citing it.