Trump's Terms

New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threat

About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to <a href="https://maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/u-s-attacks-on-iran-july-2025/">a new poll from NPR, PBS News and Marist</a>. A similar number also see politically motivated violence as a major problem. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at <a href="https://plus.npr.org">plus.npr.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Trump's Terms+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.