Poll Results

YES: 16% | NO: 84%

Setting the Stage

In recent years, the U.S. has spent tens of billions of dollars on foreign aid, defense assistance, and humanitarian support across the globe – most notably in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

This poll posed a simple but powerful question:
Should we continue these commitments, or focus that money here at home?

The Case for Pulling Back

Those who believe it’s time to stop sending funds overseas often point to the following concerns:

• National Priorities First:
  With inflation, a rising national debt, and ongoing struggles at home – from infrastructure to veteran care – many believe taxpayer dollars should be spent domestically.
• Accountability & Oversight:
  Critics say that once money leaves U.S. hands, there’s little visibility on where it goes. Some question whether aid is truly effective or just fueling prolonged conflicts.
• Foreign Dependency:
  Continual financial support may discourage self-reliance among other nations and stretch U.S. resources thin when unexpected crises arise.
• America’s Borders vs. Others:
  A common sentiment is that we’re protecting other borders more aggressively than our own. Many voters ask: Why are we funding security elsewhere while our southern border remains a challenge?
  

The Case for Continued Aid

Supporters of continued funding see international assistance as a key part of U.S. leadership:

• Global Stability Matters:
  Backing allies can prevent larger conflicts and promote a rules-based international order. Helping Ukraine, for example, is viewed by some as a stand against authoritarian aggression.
• Strategic Interests:
  By aiding allies, the U.S. maintains influence in key regions and avoids the need for direct military intervention later.
• Humanitarian Role:
  For some, it’s a matter of principle – the U.S., as a wealthy nation, has a moral obligation to help those suffering from war, famine, or disaster.
• Preventing Power Vacuums:
  Pulling out abruptly could create openings for adversaries like China, Russia, or Iran to expand their influence unchecked.

What the People Said

In this poll, a strong 84% said the U.S. should stop sending money abroad and focus on its own people and problems. Only 16% supported continuing large-scale financial assistance to foreign countries.

It’s a clear signal that many Americans are feeling the pressure of economic strain at home – and want to see more resources directed inward rather than outward.