A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that public support for NATO remains strong across 13 member nations, despite ongoing challenges such as Russia’s aggression and concerns about US commitment under a potential Trump presidency. The survey highlights varying levels of support within the alliance, with Poland and Sweden exhibiting the highest levels, while Greece shows the lowest.
A CNN data report shows that public opinion on former President Trump has not shifted during his hush money trial in New York City. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, Americans’ views remain largely consistent, with a vocal minority exhibiting strong emotions on both sides of the issue.
A significant portion of American voters question the necessity of substantial foreign aid expenditures, with 57% expressing concerns about excessive spending on foreign assistance. Despite this sentiment, support for aid to Israel remains relatively strong, with near half of respondents viewing the allocation of $14 billion to West Jerusalem as appropriate or insufficient. Public opinion regarding Ukraine aid has waned, with only 53% of Americans favoring continued military support, a decline from 72% two years ago.
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Democrats have been more successful at passing legislation than Republicans when in control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows that Democrats are viewed more favorably in this regard, with 73% of Democrats believing their party is effective in passing laws. In contrast, only 40% of Republicans believe Democrats are effective, while 41% believe Republicans are effective.
According to a recent Siena College poll, the majority of New York voters (54%) believe the ongoing trial against former President Trump is legitimate. The poll also revealed that Trump remains more popular among New York independents than both President Biden and Governor Kathy Hochul. Despite the majority viewing the trial as justified, 66% of Republican respondents see it as a “witch hunt.”
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court is currently debating the constitutionality of capital punishment, sparking heated debate among the public. The ruling is expected to have significant implications for the future of the death penalty on the democratic island. Human rights groups see the debate as a historic step towards abolition, while the Ministry of Justice argues for its retention as a last resort.
