Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in views of DHS
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the Department of Homeland Security
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in views of DHS
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the Department of Homeland Security
| Year | Agency | Group | Favorable | Unfavorable | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Total | 51 | 35 | 13 |
| 2024 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Total | 48 | 36 | 15 |
| 2025 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Total | 46 | 40 | 13 |
| 2026 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Total | 43 | 42 | 14 |
| 2023 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Rep/Lean Rep | 47 | 43 | 10 |
| 2024 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Rep/Lean Rep | 41 | 47 | 12 |
| 2025 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Rep/Lean Rep | 68 | 21 | 10 |
| 2026 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Rep/Lean Rep | 70 | 18 | 11 |
| 2023 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Dem/Lean Dem | 56 | 29 | 14 |
| 2024 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Dem/Lean Dem | 57 | 26 | 16 |
| 2025 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Dem/Lean Dem | 26 | 60 | 14 |
| 2026 | Dept. of Homeland Security | Dem/Lean Dem | 22 | 64 | 14 |
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
