Political Parties & Polarization

Here’s a look at how adults in the United States see cancel culture, political correctness and related issues, based on the Center’s surveys.

U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.

Only 9% of adult social media users say they often post or share things about political or social issues on social media.

Donald Trump's four-year tenure in the White House revealed extraordinary fissures in American society but left little doubt that he is a figure unlike any other in the nation’s history.

“Saddened, hurt, disgusted,” one woman in her 50s said. “Never thought I would see anything like this in my life.”

68% of the public does not want Donald Trump to remain a major political figure in the future.

Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as the reason they think they were targeted. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking

79% of Americans think social media companies are doing an only fair to poor job when it comes to addressing online harassment or bullying.

Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.

Biden and Trump supporters tell us in their own words about America’s political divisions