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Frank Lankfitt
NPR reporter who analyzes public-opinion polling and recent survey findings, providing context and on-the-ground interviews about Americans' views on U.S. global leadership.
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Jan 9, 2026
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Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll
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In this insightful discussion, NPR reporter Frank Lankfitt shares his analysis of a recent NPR-Ipsos poll indicating a significant decline in Americans viewing the U.S. as a moral leader, dropping from 60% to 39%. He highlights partisan differences in these views and reports on public sentiments about U.S. influence, particularly regarding Venezuela and Trump's approach. Anecdotes from voters reflect a desire for prioritizing domestic issues over foreign interventions, revealing the complex expectations Americans have of their leaders.
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