ADADOutrage and uproar came swiftly over Trump’s alleged comments about the Marines buried at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris. What explains the backlashSome Americans were especially outraged by Trump’s alleged remarks for two reasons. We surveyed more than 1,000 adults, asking respondents how likely they would be to support a costly military mission to bring someone home. Across all treatments and regardless of the person’s circumstances, an average of 80 percent of respondents either strongly supported or somewhat supported rescuing Americans missing abroad. In other words, we found more support for rescuing missing soldiers and journalists than for rescuing tourists.

Source: Washington Post September 12, 2020 11:01 UTC