The U.S. should provide aid to other countries in response to disasters
Democrats88%
Republicans65%
Independents68%
Source: YouGov, Feb. 11, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Foreign Aid (Disaster Relief)
YouGov, Feb. 11, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you think the U.S. government should or should not provide aid to foreign countries for the following purposes? |
| Item | Disaster response |
| Response | Should |
| Poll Main Page | Under what circumstances do Americans support foreign aid? |
| Interview Period | Feb. 4, 2025 to Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,142 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early February 2025, the Trump Administration was in the process of dismantling USAID, the main government agency for foreign aid, and discontinuing payments on its programs. These included many programs that provided food and medical aid, often for children, in countries experiencing famine, malnutrition, and preventable disease. |