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Liberal and Moderate Democrats Differ on Some Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
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

Generational Divides in Attitudes toward the US Role in the World

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

People of various ages wave American flags
Lynne Sladky/AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Say the US Should Stay Impartial in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

American flag flies over Jerusalem
Mahmoud Illean/AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Support Military and Economic Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

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

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Americans More Concerned about Threats at Home Than Abroad

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

a danger sign in front of the US Capitol
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Majority of Non-Trump Republicans Support Continued Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington
AP Photos
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
AP Photos
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

American Views of Japanese Influence on the Rise

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Biden walks by a Japanese flag
AP Photos
Public Opinion