The U.S. government should not endorse candidates or parties in European elections
Democrats66%
Republicans57%
Independents60%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 24, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Endorsing in European Elections
The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 24, 2026
Details
| Question | Should the U.S. government endorse candidates or parties in European elections? |
| Response | No |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, February 20-23, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Feb. 20, 2026 to Feb. 23, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,551 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in mid-February 2026, President Trump had recently endorsed Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for re-election. |