US poll: Support for troop withdrawal from Iraq

A poll published by The Hill newspaper revealed that most Americans support the withdrawal of their troops from Iraq and Syria and the reduction of the US military presence in the Middle East.

The results of the poll, conducted by Concerned Veterans for America and YouGov, showed that 62% of respondents “somewhat” support withdrawing troops from Iraq, while 27% took a neutral position, and 11% opposed it.

Similar results were recorded regarding Syria, where 61% of survey participants supported the return of soldiers to their homes, while 27% had no clear opinion, and 12% opposed the withdrawal of troops.

The withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Syria was supported by majorities of both Republicans and Democrats, as well as independent voters. Nearly six in ten respondents (58%) believe that the United States should generally “reduce its level of engagement” in the Middle East.

“These data confirm what we have observed for years: veterans and the general public want a foreign policy based on moderation, responsibility, and national interest,” said John Wick, executive director of the Veterans Affairs Organization, commenting on the findings.

He added, “After decades of military campaigns in the Middle East, the US military presence in countries like Iraq and Syria no longer has a clear strategic objective.”

Wick also noted that “most survey respondents, including both Democrats and Republicans, agree with US President Donald Trump that the war in Iraq was a grave mistake.”

The survey was conducted from September 19 to 23 and included 1,000 participants, including veterans, military family members, and members of the general public.

The margin of error for the poll results is 3.7 percentage points.

Burathanews.com