Trump's Foreign Policy: Americans Divided on Greenland Takeover, Russia Ties

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals how Americans feel about Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, highlighting significant divisions on issues ranging from annexing Greenland to his relationships with Russia and Israel. The survey, conducted among 3,605 U.S. adults, exposes the public's mixed reactions to Trump's approach to international affairs.

Key Findings:

• Greenland and Gaza: A majority of Americans oppose Trump's proposals to "take over" Greenland (54%) and the Gaza Strip (62%). There is also widespread skepticism about whether Trump would actually pursue these plans.
• USAID and International Agreements: More Americans disapprove of Trump's decisions to withdraw from the World Health Organization (52%) and the Paris Agreement on climate change (46%), as well as ending USAID programs (45%).
• Relationship with Russia: 43% of respondents believe Trump favors Russia too much, compared to 31% who think he strikes the right balance. It's worth noting that Trump's stance on Russia has seemingly shifted since the survey, expressing anger towards Putin over Ukraine negotiations.
• Israel and Palestine: 31% feel Trump favors Israelis too much, while 29% believe he maintains the right balance. A significant 37% were unsure.
• Party Lines: Republicans generally support Trump's foreign policy actions, with 64% backing the move to end USAID, in stark contrast to only 9% of Democrats. Older adults are also more likely to support Trump's policies.

The survey also touched on tariffs on China, revealing that more Americans believe they would be personally harmed, although Republicans are more inclined to think the tariffs would benefit the U.S.

These findings underscore the deep divisions within the U.S. regarding Trump's foreign policy, reflecting broader ideological and partisan divides in the country.