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Terrorism fades as Americans’ top concern

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Terrorism fades as Americans’ top concern

GZERO Media · Sep 10, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC

The month after 9/11, terrorism was the most significant concern for Americans. In polling conducted by Gallup the following month – and just days after the invasion of Afghanistan –46% of Americans said terrorism was their top concern. At the same time, trust in government hit a three-decade high in 2001, buoyed by President George W.…