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July 22, 2026
Survey Reveals Politics as Top Safety Concern for Americans
- The U.S. is the only country where more people cite politics than health as a safety risk.
- Political violence and polarization contribute to heightened fears among Americans.
- The survey indicates significant concern across all demographics, with no major differences by age or political affiliation.
2 Sources
- Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study findsJul 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM · The Guardian
- More Americans identify politics as 'greatest source of risk' to their safety: GallupJul 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM · The Hill