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[[1]](https://globalaffairs.org/research/public-opinion-survey/americans-say-weakening-democracy-most-critical-threat-united-states)[[2]](https://www.cfr.org/expert-brief/understanding-threats-us-election-security-2024)The U.S. political climate today is marked by intense polarization, eroding trust in institutions, rising political violence and extremism, challenges to democratic norms, and wides

Your question is timely — I'll gather recent data comparing today's polarization to past eras. Yes and no — it depends on what timeframe and what kind of polarization you mean. 1. By modern measures, yes — the last 50-150 years is near a peak Affective polarization — how much partisans dislike and distrust the opposing party — is at historically high levels in the US. Pew Research and Americ

I'll get the latest information on the current state of US politics by checking recent news and analyses.As of mid-September 2026, US politics centers on President Donald Trump’s second term (inaugurated January 2025 after his 2024 victory over Kamala Harris), Republican control of Congress facing strong headwinds ahead of the November 2026 midterms, low presidential approval, an ongoing/unpopular