A comprehensive survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates growing public concern over President Trump’s foreign policy direction. The study, conducted among 1,203 American adults, reveals that 56% believe the administration has “gone too far” in deploying military force internationally.
The research, conducted following recent geopolitical developments including the Venezuelan intervention, demonstrates significant disapproval of Trump’s handling of foreign affairs. While 61% disapprove of his overall foreign policy approach, 57% specifically criticize his Venezuela strategy despite acknowledging potential benefits in drug interdiction.
The poll highlights a striking partisan divide: approximately 90% of Democrats and 60% of independents view Trump’s military interventions as excessive, contrasted with only 20% of Republicans sharing this concern. Notably, 71% of Republicans consider the President’s actions “about right,” with merely 10% advocating for more aggressive international engagement.
Public opinion appears increasingly isolationist, with nearly half of Americans preferring a “less active” global role for the United States. This sentiment represents a significant shift from previous months, particularly among Democratic and independent voters. Meanwhile, Republican support for the current engagement level has increased from 55% to 64% since September.
The research methodology utilized NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, maintaining a margin of error of ±3.9 percentage points, ensuring statistically representative findings of the broader U.S. population.