# Extremism in the U.S. feels worse than 5 years ago

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 50% of Americans said extremism in the United States has gotten a lot worse in the last five years.

Another 45% said extremism has gotten somewhat, moderately, or a little worse, while 4% said there has been no change.

## Topline

How bad has extremism gotten in the United States in the last 5 years?

50% of Americans say extremism in the U.S. has gotten a lot worse in the last five years.

- A lot worse: 49.9%
- Somewhat worse: 18.9%
- A moderate amount worse: 18.4%
- A little bit worse: 8.4%
- No change: 4.4%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2025-09-22 → 2025-09-29
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#growth-of-extremism-in-the-u.s.](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#growth-of-extremism-in-the-u.s.)

## Citation

Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119, fielded September 22-29, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#growth-of-extremism-in-the-u.s.](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#growth-of-extremism-in-the-u.s.)