Older Americans more concerned than younger adults about terrorism, false information, infectious diseases | Pew Research Center

August 19, 2025

Americans’ views of global threats differ by party, age

Older Americans more concerned than younger adults about terrorism, false information, infectious diseases

Older Americans more concerned than younger adults about terrorism, false information, infectious diseases

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Americans’ views of global threats differ by party, age
7 in 10 Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat to the U.S.
Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to view several issues as major threats to the U.S.
Older Americans more concerned than younger adults about terrorism, false information, infectious diseases
Americans are less likely than people in many other high-income countries to view climate change as a major threat
Partisan views of the threat posed by global economy have shifted over time