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2024 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

People walk under an American flag
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Public Opinion

Republican Concerns over Immigration Hit All-Time High

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Republican views of immigrants and immigration policy largely diverge from overall American attitudes.

Migrants wait in line adjacent to the border fence under the watch of the Texas National Guard
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Public Opinion

How Race, Ethnicity, and Age Impact Views on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

a crowd stands for the national anthem
Patrick Semansky / AP
Public Opinion

Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on America's Global Role

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

Americans gather to watch the election returns
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US Foreign Policy

Democrats and Republicans Starkly Divided on Immigration Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Migrants line up at the US border wall
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Public Opinion

Liberal and Moderate Democrats Differ on Some Immigration Policies

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

President Joe Biden walks along a stretch of the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Support Military and Economic Aid to Ukraine

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Public Opinion

Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Trump supporters with a sign that reads America First
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US Foreign Policy

How Trump and Non-Trump Republicans Differ on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

People hold signs that say finish the wall as Donald Trump speaks at a rally
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US Foreign Policy

Half of Americans Say Diversity Benefits the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Officers stand outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office
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Public Opinion