Biden-Harris Failure: National Security on a Knife’s Edge
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Key Takeaways
- Public sentiment towards President Biden and Vice President Harris on international security is one of unease and skepticism.
- Scant acknowledgments of their diplomatic efforts are overshadowed by critical discourse focusing on security lapses and perceived weaknesses.
- Americans are worried about potentially emboldening adversaries and destabilizing the region and the global economy.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
72,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
90 Days
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Sentiment about the Biden-Harris administration's approach to national security and international relations, particularly in the Middle East, is intense and divisive. Online conversations show high anxiety and dissatisfaction among many Americans who fear escalating conflict between Israel and its adversaries. Americans express various critical perspectives and, in rare cases, acknowledge the administration's efforts.
Increasing Wars Increases Chaos
Americans accuse President Biden and Vice President Harris of inadvertently facilitating aggression from Iran and its proxies. Lifting sanctions and releasing funds to Iran, many say, fuels Iran’s military expansions and aggressive postures towards Israel. In addition, Americans are increasingly negative about spending taxpayer dollars on foreign support.
Critics say the Biden administration's approach shows weakness, compromising Israel's, and potentially America’s, security. Sentiments range from claims of betrayal to accusations of outright support for Israel's enemies.
Failure After Failure
A significant theme in voter discussions is Biden’s failure to prevent known threats. Critics note Biden and Harris knew about potential aggressions from Russia, and now Iran, but did not take preemptive actions.
Some express frustration over what they describe as a mismatched focus on domestic and international issues. They say leaders provide substantial military and economic resources foreign nations like Ukraine and Israel, while ignoring Americans. They believe domestic issues like the border and the economy are left unaddressed, worsening every day.
Supporters continue to praise the Biden-Harris administration, though these sentiments are less frequent. One point of recent praise was the successful negotiation for releasing American prisoners from Russia.
Turmoil in American Discourse
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From May 31 to July 6, there are minimal changes in the volume and sentiment of voter conversations about international conflict. However, there are significant swings after July 7.
Security Issues
- Discussions of Security Issues dramatically increased by 158%, moving from an average of around 9,300 to a peak of 24,960.
- Sentiment also varied more widely after July 7, fluctuating by 15%.
Israel
- Discussions of Israel increased by 207%, from an average of around 5,400 to peaks of 16,329.
- Sentiment fluctuated by about 20%, indicating more pronounced shifts in public mood.
Iran
- Discussions of Iran increased by 307%, rising from an average of around 350 to peaks of 4,547.
- Sentiment for Iran also moved dramatically, changing by about 22%.
These recent fluctuations suggest increased public engagement and shifting moods, likely due to concerning news and developments during this period.
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Sentiment Trends
Voters are predominantly critical towards Israel and Middle Eastern tensions, blaming Biden and Harris for the current situation. People compare Biden’s foreign policy with Trump’s, viewing Trump as a stronger leader. There is a nostalgic mood on foreign policy and people use words like, "strength," "leadership," and "peace.”
Conversations also reflect broader concerns about escalating global conflicts and economic instability. Many fear a global recession, market crashes, and nuclear threats. This suggests American apprehension extends beyond immediate security issues to the potential global ramifications of poor U.S. leadership on the world stage.
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