CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
Summary
A CBS News poll shows that 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, most Americans believe the event changed the country deeply and must be remembered. While many feel the U.S. is safer today, they see less national unity and mixed opinions on the country’s preparedness for future terrorist attacks.Key Facts
- Most Americans view 9/11 as a defining event that changed the U.S. forever.
- People believe there is less unity today compared to right after the attacks.
- About a quarter of Americans have visited a 9/11 memorial or museum.
- Most think the U.S. was somewhat successful in its “war on terrorism” after 9/11.
- Many still feel uneasy about terrorism, although few feel personally in danger.
- Opinions on U.S. preparedness for terrorism now differ by political party; most Republicans think the country is prepared, while Democrats and independents do not.
- Since 9/11, Americans feel there is more security but less privacy.
- The poll surveyed 2,373 U.S. adults from September 1-4, 2026, and aimed to represent the whole U.S. population.
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