Many Americans express negative views on U.S. Muslims
% of U.S. adults who say that …
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown. The “none/neutral” category includes those who said they are unsure.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 4-17, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Many Americans express negative views on U.S. Muslims
% of U.S. adults who say that …
| Very/Somewhat negative | Very/Somewhat positive | None/Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslims have a __ impact on the country | 42 | 17 | 40 |
| Less patriotic | More patriotic | Neither more nor less | |
| Compared with other Americans, Muslims are … | 43 | 4 | 51 |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown. The “none/neutral” category includes those who said they are unsure.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 4-17, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
