Americans say U.S. isn't moral leader but want it to be : NPR
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Key Points:
- A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows 61% of Americans believe the U.S. should be the world's moral leader, but only 39% think it currently is, down from 60% in 2017.
- Nearly half of Americans prefer the U.S. to stay out of other countries' affairs, with 46% prioritizing domestic enrichment over promoting democracy and human rights abroad.
- Half of respondents feel the U.S. has lost global influence in the past five years, while 57% say China has gained influence, including 40% who see China as the leader in technology development.
- The poll reveals significant partisan divides: Republicans favor focusing on American interests and are more optimistic about U.S. moral
