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Foreign Aid for Wars Unpopular with Voters: Media Intelligence Group

By Ohio.news on Apr 19, 2024

WASHINGTON—Spending on foreign aid for foreign wars in Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan unpopular with voters, sentiments show.
From the Media Intelligence Group’s report:

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Overall, the more the public discusses each country receiving foreign aid, the more the public disapproves of it.

  • Low levels of support for increased foreign aid are indicative of a general anti-war sentiment and likely a desire for America-first policies, specifically stronger border security.

  • Causes of disapproval for increased foreign aid differ depending on the country. For example, debates over Israel are for religious and cultural reasons, Ukraine for political reasons, and Taiwan for economic reasons. 

See the full report at MIG.