A majority of Americans– almost as many as fear being spied on by foreigners– say they worry that the US government is spying on them.
That’s according to Rasmussen Reports.
The survey finds that 74% of likely U.S. voters say they are concerned about the US government spying on American citizens. That includes 49% who say they are “very concerned.”
Twenty-five percent (25%) say they aren’t concerned about domestic spying.
Eight-two percent (82%) of voters say they are concerned about foreign governments spying on the US, including 52% who say they are “very concerned.”
Seventeen percent (17%) say they aren’t concerned about foreign espionage.
Republicans are most likely to be concerned about both foreign and domestic spying.
Sixty-seven percent (67%) of Republicans, 40% of Democrats, and 49% of voters not affiliated with either major party say they are “very concerned” about foreign governments spying on the US.
Seventy percent (70%) of Republicans, 28% of Democrats, and 50% of unaffiliated voters say they are “very concerned” about the US government spying on American citizens.
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