In France, the typical person thinks that 31% of the population is Muslim. Actual share: 7.5%. In the US, the typical person thinks that 17% of the population is Muslim. Actual share: 1% (Source: Ipsos MORI). Such misperceptions underlie fears that drive political trends.

In France, the typical person thinks that 31% of the population is Muslim. Actual share: 7.5%. In the US, the typical person thinks that 17% of the population is Muslim. Actual share: 1% (Source: Ipsos MORI). Such misperceptions underlie fears that drive political trends. pic.twitter.com/LVJZuaLeVL

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