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Poll: Most Americans Say National Divide, Political Violence Threaten Democracy
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July 2, 2025

A new Marist Poll finds that most Americans believe national divisiveness and politically motivated violence pose serious threats to U.S. democracy. (Shutterstock)

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A large majority of Americans believe the nation’s deep divisions and politically motivated violence pose serious threats to democracy, according to a new Marist Poll released ahead of the Fourth of July.

Seventy-six percent of U.S. adults say the issues dividing the country represent a serious threat to the democratic system, while 24% say they do not see it as a threat.

Concern crosses party lines, with 89% of Democrats, 80% of independents, and 57% of Republicans agreeing that the nation’s divisions endanger democracy.

The poll also found that 73% of Americans view politically motivated violence as a major problem. Another 23% say it is only a minor issue, while just 4% say it is not a problem at all.

The findings highlight growing anxiety about the country’s political climate and the stability of its democratic institutions, as the nation prepares to mark its 249th birthday.

Read more at Marist Poll. 

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