Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study finds
Summary
A global survey found that Americans are much more likely than people in other countries to see politics as the biggest threat to their personal safety. About 10% of Americans said politics is their greatest daily risk, a figure much higher than the global average of 1%.Key Facts
- One in 10 Americans ranked politics as their main safety risk, up from 6% in recent years.
- The global average for people citing politics as a personal safety threat is 1%.
- The US is the only country where more people name politics than health issues as their biggest personal risk.
- The survey covered 140 countries and was part of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll.
- Political violence and threats have increased in the US, including attacks on President Trump and the 2021 Capitol insurrection.
- Concerns about political safety appear across all ages, genders, education levels, and political affiliations.
- Respondents often blame the opposing political party or overall political division for their fears.
- This trend is unique to the US and highlights growing worries about political polarization.
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