FIRST ON FOX: New Survey Reveals Overwhelming Majority of Americans View Foreign Policy and National Defense as “Somewhat” or “Extremely” Important
A recent survey from the Ronald Reagan Institute found that a majority of Americans consider foreign policy and national defense to be “somewhat” or “extremely” important, despite ongoing debates over the topic in the United States.
The survey, which reflected the opinions of over 2,500 Americans, showed that the majority of respondents believe the United States should take the lead in major international issues and have a strong military to secure peace through strength.
The survey also revealed that Americans view China as the greatest threat to the country, although many are also concerned about the cooperation between Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China.
While more than half of male survey takers believed the United States could win a war against China, female participants were more skeptical, with only 45% expressing the same confidence. Additionally, female participants were less confident in the U.S. military’s ability to win a war against Russia, with only 56% saying the U.S. would come out on top.
Despite concerns over the growing threat from these nations, the majority of survey takers believed the United States should prioritize its national security and geopolitics, even if it means paying more for domestic issues like healthcare, border security, and social security.
Rachael Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, stated that the survey’s findings do not reflect a growing isolationist sentiment in the country, but rather a desire for the United States to lead from a position of strength and stand up for the values of freedom and democracy around the world.