20 years after 9/11, most see some success in efforts against terrorism, but threats remain - CBS News poll

In the twenty years since 9/11, most Americans feel the nation's efforts to reduce terrorism — sometimes referred to as the war on terrorism — have been at least somewhat successful, but that hardly means the threat is gone.

They also see today's terrorism threat in context as, perhaps unfortunately, just one of many things they're concerned about, outranked by perceived dangers from coronavirus, extreme weather, and violent crime. And many believe any threat of terrorism comes as much or more from other Americans as it does from overseas. Most don't feel particularly at risk from terrorism where they live, even if they think there is a general threat to the U.S. This has described the public sentiment since the 9/11 attacks: more concern about an attack on the U.S. generally than one in their own area. The specific threat of terrorism today elicits feelings of unease more so than outright danger.