Americans are split along political lines when it comes to funding for Ukraine’s war effort, who they believe will win the war with Russia, and their perceptions of Ukraine, according to recent polling. The poll showed that Americans are divided on whether military aid to Ukraine should increase, decrease, or stay the same. Democrats are more likely to support an increase in aid, while Republicans are more likely to support a decrease in aid. Both parties are equally split on maintaining current funding levels.
Supporters of President Biden and former President Trump have differing opinions on who will ultimately win the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump supporters are more likely to believe that Russia will win, while Biden supporters are more likely to believe that Ukraine will prevail. Overall, most Americans believe that Russia is more likely to win the war. There is a marked difference in how Trump and Biden supporters define Ukraine in relation to the U.S., with Biden supporters more likely to see Ukraine as a U.S. ally.
There is no consensus among Americans on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship, with opinions differing based on political affiliation. While both Democrats and Republicans generally see Ukraine as a friendly country, opinions on whether Ukraine is an ally of the U.S. vary greatly. Biden supporters are more likely to consider Ukraine as a U.S. ally, while Trump supporters are more likely to view Ukraine as unfriendly or an enemy of the U.S. Newsweek has reached out to both the Biden and Trump campaigns for comment on this story.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground. The polling data highlights the stark political divides among Americans when it comes to Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. relationship with Ukraine. Despite these differences, there is a shared concern and interest in the ongoing conflict and the future of Ukraine. The survey results illustrate the complex and nuanced attitudes Americans have towards international conflicts and foreign aid.
