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January 4, 2026

991 US adults surveyed

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Do you think that U.S. foreign military interventions more often improve or worsen situations in the countries where they occur?

Conducted January 4, 2026

YouGov surveyed 991 US adults

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37%
15%
18%
Do you think that U.S. foreign military interventions more often improve or worsen situations in the countries where they occur?

Conducted January 4, 2026

YouGov surveyed 991 US adults

By:
29%
37%
15%
18%

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