AP-NORC Poll: More GOP Back Trump’s Ceasefires in Gaza, Ukraine/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A new AP-NORC poll shows rising Republican support for U.S. involvement in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine and Gaza. While Trump retains strong support among Republicans, many still express dissatisfaction with his handling of the conflicts. The poll reflects growing GOP interest in diplomacy and reduced U.S. intervention abroad.
Ceasefire Talks Support + Quick Looks
- New AP-NORC poll reveals increased Republican focus on ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza.
- 8 in 10 Republicans approve of Trump’s foreign policy, especially on Israel-Palestine.
- Majority of Americans want ceasefire negotiations in both Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Republican voters increasingly favor reduced U.S. military involvement overseas.
- Some Trump voters express dissatisfaction with the continuation of global conflicts.
- Public opinion shifting from military aid to diplomatic resolutions.
AP-NORC Poll: More Republicans Back Ceasefires in Gaza, Ukraine
Deep Look
A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a notable shift among Republican voters: growing support for U.S.-led efforts to broker ceasefires in both Ukraine and Gaza. The findings suggest that as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency, many conservatives now prioritize diplomatic resolutions over extended military engagement.
According to the poll, around 8 in 10 Republicans approve of how Trump is handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This contrasts starkly with the sentiment toward President Joe Biden last year, when only 4 in 10 Democrats backed his approach to the same issue—shortly before Biden exited the 2024 race.
Supporters cite Trump’s non-interventionist legacy from his first term as a key reason for their trust. Patrick Vigil, a 60-year-old Trump voter from New Mexico, praised Trump for not initiating any wars and claimed the former president is now trying to “fix things that Biden let get out of hand.”
The poll indicates a general rise in Republican satisfaction with U.S. foreign policy under Trump. His administration has notably scaled back support for Ukraine, while advocating for diplomatic pressure on allies and adversaries alike. Among Trump’s more provocative proposals are talks of annexing territories like Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal—remarks that, while controversial, have galvanized segments of his base.
Trump has vocally supported ceasefire initiatives in both Ukraine and Gaza. He vowed to end the war between Ukraine and Russia within 24 hours—perhaps even before officially reassuming office. While he’s criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump has also pressured Russian President Vladimir Putin to consider peace proposals. On the Gaza front, he has warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages and urged Israel to accelerate its military campaign.
This shift in tone has resonated with GOP voters. Nearly 60% of Republicans now say it is “extremely” or “very” important for the U.S. to help negotiate a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine—up from just 40% last year. A similar increase was noted regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Republican voters like Lisa Major, 61, from Kentucky, emphasize diplomacy. “We really need to step back and figure out a way just to bring everybody to the table,” she said.
Others express a more nuanced stance. Keith Willey, a Republican-leaning independent from Florida, supports U.S. military aid to Ukraine and stands with Israel. However, he rejects any peace deal that allows Hamas to remain in power or involves dividing Ukraine’s territory in favor of Russia. Though he disapproves of Trump’s perceived closeness with Putin, Willey says a ceasefire remains essential.
Despite the growing appetite for peace talks, not all Republicans are satisfied. Only 2 in 10 say providing continued military aid to Ukraine is a top priority. Michael Johnson, a 36-year-old independent voter from North Carolina who supported Trump, criticized the president’s failure to quickly end the wars as promised. “He said he would stop it, but it’s still going on,” Johnson said, referring to ongoing casualties and destruction in both conflict zones.
Meanwhile, around 4 in 10 Republicans believe the U.S. should reduce its global involvement altogether. These isolationist sentiments echo Trump’s own policy of focusing more on domestic issues and less on international intervention.
Lisa Major echoed this view, emphasizing that the U.S. needs to prioritize its own challenges. “It may be sending a really negative message where we keep involving ourselves in other people’s issues when we can’t figure out our own,” she said.
In sum, the latest AP-NORC poll underscores a significant Republican shift toward diplomacy-first strategies in foreign policy. While Trump remains a divisive figure, his supporters increasingly favor peace negotiations over continued military support—especially in two of the world’s most urgent conflict zones.
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