New Poll Finds Americans Consider Misinformation a Greater Threat Than Terrorism or Disease

Zachary Leeman Aug 20th, 2025, 2:14 pm

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A new poll found that more Americans view the spread of false information online as a “major threat” than those fearing terrorism, the health of the global economy, and even infectious diseases.

Pew Research Center released a survey on Wednesday focused on Americans’ evolving views of the media in today’s digital age. The poll was conducted earlier this year among more than 9,000 people, and it carries a 1.3% margin of error.

According to the survey , 7 in 10 Americans view the “spread of false information” online as a “major threat.” Another 24% view it as a minor threat, while 5% said they don’t see it as a threat. The

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