New Poll: 71 Percent Think an Imminent Terror Attack on U.S. Soil is ‘Very’ or ‘Somewhat’ Likely

By Tré Goins-Phillips

Americans are more likely now to believe a terrorist attack is coming soon than they were in 2003, according to a new CNN/ORC poll conducted after the Orlando massacre that left 49 dead and dozens more injured.

The new research shows 71 percent feel a terror attack is “very” or “somewhat” likely to occur on U.S. soil over the next several weeks. Concerns about an imminent attack have not been that high since March 2003, days after the country began its war with Iraq.

Additionally, 24 percent believe an attack is “very likely.” Barring a survey conducted just after the May 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden, that percentage is at its highest point since November 2001.

Americans concerned about an attack are much more fearful of a so-called “lone wolf” events carried out by individuals who say they’ve been …Read the Rest

Source:: The Blaze