Summary
A new NPR-Ipsos poll shows that while many Americans worry about crime, most do not support President Trump's use of the National Guard in U.S. cities to address it. There is a sharp divide in opinion between Republicans and Democrats on this issue.
Key Facts
- The NPR-Ipsos poll indicates wide concern about crime among Americans but limited support for National Guard deployments.
- President Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to more cities, like Memphis, in response to crime.
- The National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. has led to protests, and a federal judge ruled it illegal in Los Angeles.
- Around 70% of Americans believe crime in cities is at an unacceptable level.
- There is a strong partisan divide: about 80% of Republicans support National Guard deployments, while roughly the same percentage of Democrats oppose them.
- The poll surveyed 1,020 people with a margin of error of ±3.2 percentage points.
- Public perception is that crime has risen despite statistics showing a decrease from pandemic highs.
