If a new poll is to be believed, Donald Trump has earned the support of one of the most coveted voting demographics.
After surveying 931 members of the armed forces, researchers found that out of all the candidates running for president in both parties, Trump was the preferred choice for the majority of them. A solid 27% of the survey’s respondents said he was their favorite candidate, with his closest rival being socialist Democrat Bernie Sanders who came in at 22%.
More specifically, Trump enjoyed high levels of support from the Army and Marines, both of which saw 30% of respondents listing him as their choice. Although he wasn’t the preferred choice of respondents in the Air Force or Navy, he still had significant levels of support, with the branches having 23.58% and 22.35% of their members favoring him respectively.
The numbers are a major boon to Trump, who has been hounded by critics for his relative lack of foreign experience. Earning such impressive levels of support from servicemen will undoubtedly help him mute such attacks.
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Although Trump may lack traditional foreign policy credentials, the men and women of the military seem to think that he has a strong grasp on the subject and can be counted on to look out for the country’s best interests. Gaining the support of such an esteemed group alone is a worthy accomplishment for anyone seeking the presidency:
“The data seems to indicate that the GOP national security establishment’s attempt to discredit Trump’s foreign policy credibility has failed — at least as far as servicemembers are concerned.
Trump’s hardline stances on national security issues appear to have attracted dedicated support from members of the military, though several military officials have complained about his aggressive statements on torture and the killing of terrorists’ families, which Trump had to walk back.
Officers surveyed still favor Trump, albeit by a smaller margin than regular enlisted troops. Officers ranked Trump first with 21 percent support and Cruz second with 18 percent.
And even though Sanders has also been perceived as weak on foreign policy, that fact hasn’t hurt his polling numbers among servicemembers.
Despite Sen. Marco Rubio’s attempts to prioritize foreign policy in his platform and despite the Republican national security establishment essentially throwing all of its might behind his campaign, he ranks second to last in the survey.”
Source: Daily Caller
Yes it was ridiculous but I often speak for vets who don’t have the platform I’m just saying you can advocate and have to be in office
Look it up may videos of former POWS that were locked up with him. Google it you will find out all you need to know. McCain an admirals son was perfect stooly for the NVA.
“It really bothers me how ignorant Trump supporters are… It’s just amazing how stupid his fans are.”
“The military itself is powered by socialism. And by the way, Bernie is easily the best candidate for veterans.”
Oh the irony…
Darren Smith No irony there
Obviously they ste stupid fks.Why would someone prefer someone that is bent on taking their militay benefits snd reducing their pay snd medical treatment.Most of the people going in the military especially the army are dumb jerks.
Bernie number 2 here but number 1 everywhere else!
Dumbest comment ever, Deloures! Bernie has fought for veterans rights for decades while trump was fighting to have their vending businesses removed from the front of his magnificent buildings in NYC.
Josh Strigle you are delusional. What proof do you have to back up this statement?
Trump has supported veterans from the start . Given more money and raised more money for the vets than any other politician and when he is Pres will clean up the VA …this guy cares and it shows from all he has done ! He will be a great CinC !
I didn’t get in on this? Who the$#%&!@*got in on this?