Consider This from NPR Poll finds Americans concerned as Trump accelerates global intervention
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Jan 9, 2026 
Domenico Montanaro, NPR's Senior Political Editor, sheds light on a recent NPR-Ipsos poll revealing Americans' desire for moral leadership versus their doubts about U.S. credibility. Jackie Northam, Senior International Affairs Correspondent, discusses global reactions to U.S. actions in Venezuela and highlights allied concerns over America's reliability. They explore shifts in Republican foreign policy toward transactionalism and examine the implications for international alliances and U.S. influence moving forward.
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Moral Leadership Gap Widens
- A new NPR-Ipsos poll shows Americans want the U.S. to be a moral leader but far fewer believe it actually is.
- The gap between belief and expectation has widened sharply since 2017, signaling eroded confidence in U.S. moral standing.
Party Contradiction On Intervention
- Many Republicans back military action but also say the U.S. should generally stay out of other countries' affairs.
- This contradiction complicates support for interventions like Venezuela among Trump's base.
Global Anxiety Over U.S. Actions
- Foreign analysts reacted with muted official statements but deep private worry about respect for international law.
- Journalists and commentators in places like France ask, 'Where does this stop?' about U.S. actions.