Concerns Over Illegal Immigration and Terrorism Rise Among Americans, Gallup Finds

A recent Gallup poll reveals a significant increase in U.S. citizens' concerns about illegal immigration and the threat of terrorism, with illegal immigration now the top unprompted concern.

A Gallup poll shows a 7% increase in concerns over illegal immigration and terrorism among Americans since March 2023.
Inflation remains the top concern, with 55% of respondents worried, although this marks an 8% decrease from the previous year.
Illegal immigration concerns have surged among Democrats, rising from 14% to 27%, while concerns among Republicans slightly decreased.
The threat of terrorism has also seen an uptick in concern, with a 7% increase reported, following warnings from U.S. intelligence leaders about heightened risks.
Illegal immigration emerged as the most common unprompted concern, with 28% of respondents naming it as the most pressing problem, the highest level since 1981.