Why are Americans losing confidence in Donald Trump’s ability to broker peace in Ukraine?
A growing number of Americans are sceptical about President Donald Trump’s ability to deliver on one of his most high-profile campaign promises – ending the war in Ukraine quickly.
During his campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed he could secure a peace deal within 24 hours of returning to the White House. But months into his presidency, progress has stalled, and his optimism has given way to frustration.
According to a new Gallup poll conducted between August 1–15, a majority of Americans no longer believe Trump can successfully negotiate peace. The survey found that:
78% of respondents doubt the U.S. and its allies will be able to broker an end to the conflict.
67% of Americans describe themselves as either “very” or “somewhat” pessimistic about a potential deal between Moscow and Kyiv.
Among Republicans, 57% expressed doubts about the chances of a ceasefire, while 78% of Democrats were also pessimistic.
The numbers highlight not just partisan divides but also a broader collapse of confidence in Washington’s ability to push Putin toward compromise.
Trump’s recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska underscored this difficulty. Despite receiving diplomatic courtesies, the Russian leader reportedly offered no real concessions, instead hardening his demands and stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s military and civilian targets.
The poll also found waning support among Republicans for U.S. aid to Ukraine. In December, 67% of Republicans said America was doing enough to help. That number has since dropped to 40%, reflecting growing frustration as Putin escalates the war.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to press the international community for tougher action against Moscow. Following a deadly strike on Kyiv that left at least 23 people dead and dozens missing, Zelensky renewed his calls for stronger sanctions, more pressure, and accountability for Russia’s attacks on civilians.
As the conflict grinds on into its fourth year, public opinion in the U.S. is shifting. What was once seen as one of Trump’s boldest promises is increasingly viewed by many Americans as an unrealistic goal.
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