Republicans Overwhelmingly Trust Trump Over Pentagon and Media on Ukraine, Poll Finds

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll shows a stark preference among Republicans for Donald Trump's perspective on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with 79% expressing trust in the former president.

Nearly 80% of Republicans trust Donald Trump for information on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, significantly more than the Pentagon at 60% and journalists at 33%.
Trump's influence remains strong despite his controversial stance on halting financial aid to Ukraine if reelected.
The poll highlights a deep partisan divide on U.S. support for Ukraine, with only 30% of Republicans favoring weapons and military aid compared to 74% of Democrats.
Concerns about Russian propaganda influencing U.S. politics are growing, as top Republican officials acknowledge its impact within their party.
Trump's suggestions to end the war by pushing Ukraine to surrender territory are met with resistance from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.