If a NATO member is attacked, the U.S. should defend that member
Democrats78%
Republicans63%
Independents63%
Source: The Economist/YouGov Poll, Jan. 27, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
NATO Member Defense
The Economist/YouGov Poll, Jan. 27, 2026
Details
| Question | An attack on one NATO member is considered to be an attack on all NATO members. If a NATO member is attacked, do you think the U.S. should defend that member? |
| Response | Should defend it |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, January 23 - 26, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Jan. 23, 2026 to Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,684 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in late January 2026, President Trump had floated the possibility of the U.S. taking over Greenland by force. Greenland is a territory of Denmark, a NATO member. As a result, Trump’s threat called into question the U.S. commitment to NATO’s joint-defense pact, not just with regard to Greenland but in general. |