Political Wire

SubscribeSign in
  • Front Page
  • Trending
  • Polling
  • Trial Balloon
  • Books
  • Membership
    • Subscribe
    • Sign In
  • Sign In
  • Contact Us
Theme
Text size

Big Majority Is Worried the U.S. Will Get Into a Major War

February 22, 2017 · 6:00 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new NBC News|SurveyMonkey poll finds that 66% of Americans are worried that the United States will become engaged in a major war in the next four years while 33% are not worried.

Other interesting findings:

  • 43% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing, 54% disapprove
  • 31% are angry about the way the federal government is working, 42% are dissatisfied but not angry, 18% are satisfied but not enthusiastic and 7% are enthusiastic about the way the government is working
  • 62% think the U.S. should take into account the interests of its allies even if it means making compromises with them, 34% think the U.S. should follow its own national interests even when its allies strongly disagree
  • 80% said being a member of NATO is good for the United States, 15% said being a member is bad for the U.S.
  • 50% approve of President Trump’s executive order temporarily banning citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S. and 47% disapprove
  • 60% have confidence in the judicial system, 39% said they don’t have confidence
  • 52% have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act and 45% have an unfavorable view

White House

From our partner:

October Surprise! 

For a limited time, sign up for a 90-day free trial to Political Wire. 

 

← PreviousGOP Ignores Protests At Its PerilNext →The GOP Will Be Judged for 50 Years on Trump

Keep reading

Front page →

Political Wire is reader-supported. Join for ad-free reading, member posts and new features →

Taegan Goddard

Taegan Goddard

Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire -- which for more than two decades has been one of the nation's most influential political news sites.

More about Taegan Goddard →

?Political Trivia

  • The Way It Was
    Eight moments in political history. Put them on a timeline.
    Play →
  • Yea or Nay?
    Five senators. Three bills. Can you guess how they all voted?
    Play →
  • Split Decision
    Nine Justices. One case. How did they rule?
    Play →
  • Pollster
    Do you have your finger on the pulse of America?
    Play →
  • Daily Trivia
    Four questions a day.
    Play →

A new game every day.

Your Account

Members

For the full experience, sign in.

Become a Member

  • Join Political Wire
  • Gift a Membership

Members Only

  • Trump’s Broken Promise at the Pump
  • It’s the Corruption Too, Stupid
  • Weekly News Quiz
  • 2026 Election Overview
  • Republicans Aren’t Buying Their Own Spin

?Political Trivia

  • The Way It Was →
  • Yea or Nay? →
  • Split Decision →
  • Pollster →
  • Daily Trivia →

Copyright © 2026 · Goddard Media LLC

Political Wire® is a registered trademark of Goddard Media LLC

Also from Goddard Media: Political Dictionary · Political Job Hunt · Electoral Vote Map

Privacy PolicyCorrections PolicyContact