59 Percent of Voters: Terrorist Attack in US at Least Somewhat Likely

August 27, 2021: Over the next year or so, 59% of voters say it is at least somewhat likely that there will be a major terrorist attack in the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 22% consider it unlikely, and 19% are not sure.[1]

Those figures include 26% who consider an attack very likely and 4% who say an attack is not at all likely.[1]

Seventy percent (70%) of Republicans worry that such an attack might happen. 52% of Democrats and 51% of independents report the same.[1]

Other recent polls found that 49% believe that, following the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, Russia and China perceive the U.S. as weaker. 21% disagree.[2]

Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and columnist for Creators Syndicate. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.

Footnotes:

1. ScottRasmussen.com, "59% Say Major Terrorist Attack at Least Somewhat Likely Over Next Year," August 24, 2021
2. ScottRasmussen.com, "Following Afghanistan Withdrawal, 49% Believe Russia and China Perceive U.S. As Weaker; 21% Disagree," August 24, 2021