Biden Turns The U.S. Military Into A Joke
This is all Biden’s doing.
Recent polling data indicates a notable decline in the level of confidence among U.S. citizens in their nation’s military, a trend that has been unfolding for years. This erosion of confidence comes despite the ongoing engagement of the U.S. military in various missions both domestically and abroad, largely under the umbrella of the Department of Defense, aimed at safeguarding national interests.
For example, in April, reports surfaced detailing plans for the participation of over 16,000 troops in the largest military exercise between the United States and the Philippines. However, against this backdrop of military activity, Gallup’s latest polling results, released earlier this month, paint a picture of dwindling faith in the institution.
The survey revealed that while a significant majority of Americans—81 percent—still express confidence in the military, this figure represents a decline from previous years. In 2006, for instance, 83 percent of respondents reported having confidence in the military, marking a perceptible shift downwards over time. Notably, the high point of military confidence over the last two decades occurred in 2010, with a staggering 90 percent of respondents expressing trust in the institution.
Comparisons with other G7 nations further illuminate this downward trajectory. While confidence in the U.S. military stands at 81 percent, France boasts an 86 percent confidence rate, with the United Kingdom not far behind at 83 percent. Conversely, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Germany exhibit lower levels of confidence in their respective militaries.
Additionally, public opinion regarding military spending varies, with 29 percent believing that the government allocates too little to military and national defense, while 35 percent argue it allocates too much. The remainder perceive the spending levels as appropriate.
Gallup’s comprehensive survey sampled 1,000 individuals aged 15 and above in each G7 country throughout 2023, with a margin of sampling error ranging from +/-3.6 to +/-4.1 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level.
These findings underscore a broader trend of declining trust not only in the military but also in other key institutions such as the judiciary and the national government. Last June, another Gallup poll reported the lowest confidence levels in the U.S. military seen in over two decades. Moreover, a separate survey from last year indicated that a majority of American adults would be reluctant to serve in the military in the event of a major conflict.
