What does the U.S. public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows

The lack of support from the U.S. public in deploying troops overseas has been constant since the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021—and the American public appears to be questioning U.S. military involvement in world affairs more generally.

In a poll taken by foreign policy think tank Defense Priorities in February 2024, 56% of respondents were “very worried” or “somewhat worried” that the presence of U.S. troops in Syria could escalate into a broader conflict in the region. Of those that opposed a U.S. military presence in Syria, 66% felt that it was a waste of resources.

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