The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.
Naturalized citizens make up a record number of eligible voters in 2022, most of whom have lived here more than 20 years.
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Americans also express little confidence in major technology companies to prevent misuse of their platforms to influence the election.
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Americans are relatively divided in their views of Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota.
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Americans' grim political mood and desire for change show up across our surveys. But despite divisions, there are hopeful signs for the future.
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We took a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on a variety of topics over the last 20 years.
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Among White evangelicals, support for Trump is higher among those who attend church regularly than among those who don’t.
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Trump leads on the economy; Harris, on abortion and several personal traits. And supporters of the candidates have different views of what governing actions would be acceptable.
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The share of Americans who support the U.S. government banning TikTok now stands at 32%, down from 38% in fall 2023 and 50% in March 2023.
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