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.
About four-in-ten (42%) Hispanic adults say they worry that they or someone close to them could be deported.
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83% of Democrats say it's extremely or very important that Democratic elected officials push hard against Trump’s policies when they disagree.
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Most White evangelicals (72%) say they approve of how Trump is doing as president. Other religious groups are more divided or disapprove.
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A majority of Democrats (60%) are highly concerned about press freedoms – about double the share of Republicans (28%).
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Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
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Republicans are less likely than last year to say Russia is an enemy and to say the U.S. has a responsibility to help Ukraine defend itself.
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Democrats and Democratic leaners are more likely than Republicans and Republican leaners to support government restrictions on false information online.
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As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
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