911's Lasting Impact and Public Fear | Tampa News

Sixty-four percent of Americans still feel 9/11 permanently reshaped daily life—just as strongly as five years ago. Yet only 28% say their own lives were changed. Domestic terrorism tops threat concerns at 33%, outpacing foreign terrorism (20%) and mass shootings (42%). A majority (61%) see homegrown extremism as more dangerous than international threats. Despite that, overwhelming support (71% Democrats, 75% Republicans) backs post-9/11 airport security—even if it’s inconvenient. But public opinion turns sharply against government surveillance: 65% oppose warrantless spying on Americans’ digital communications. Looking back, nearly half think the Afghanistan war wasn’t worth the cost, and 51% disapprove of Iraq’s outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d34613425a4ff1a7