Americans believe US should focus more on domestic issues, but support leadership on world stage: poll

A new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed a complex view among Americans regarding the US's role in global affairs. While a majority believes the country should prioritize domestic issues, there's also strong support for the US taking a leading role on the world stage. The poll, conducted from June 22-26 among 1,068 adults, found that 64% of Americans believe the US should focus more on its own problems, while only 33% think it should focus on problems around the world. This sentiment was particularly strong among Republicans (81%), while Democrats were more evenly divided (53% prioritizing domestic issues, 44% prioritizing global issues). However, when it came to specific issues, Americans expressed a clear desire for the US to take a leadership role. 72% said the US should take an active role in solving global problems like climate change, even if it involves working with other countries. Similarly, 67% said the US should work with other countries to promote peace around the world. This suggests a disconnect between the general perception of focusing on domestic issues and the desire for the US to take a leading role on specific global issues. The poll also found that Americans are divided on whether the US is doing enough to address climate change, with 53% saying it is doing enough and 44% saying it is not doing enough. These findings highlight the complex and nuanced view Americans hold regarding the US's role in global affairs, with a simultaneous desire to focus on domestic problems and support for the US taking a leadership role on specific global issues.

Summary

"The poll suggests that while Americans believe the US should focus more on domestic issues, there is also a strong desire for the US to take a leading role on the world stage, particularly when it comes to addressing issues like climate change and promoting peace. This suggests a complex and nuanced view of America's role in global affairs, with a simultaneous desire to focus on domestic problems and support for the US taking a leadership role on specific global issues."