Poll: Most Oppose Threatening NKorea With Military Action

The majority of Americans think the U.S. shouldn't be threatening military action against North Korea, though most would support action if a diplomatic solution fails, CBS News reports.

When asked if the U.S. should threaten North Korea with military action:

• 33 percent said "should"
• 63 percent of Republicans agreed
• 11 percent of Democrats agreed
• 33 percent of independents agreed
• 59 percent said "should not"
• 30 percent of Republicans disagreed
• 82 percent of Democrats disagreed
• 58 percent of independents disagreed

When asked about approving of military action after diplomacy doesn't work:

• 58 percent approve
• 80 percent of Republicans agreed
• 43 percent of Democrats agreed
• 57 percent of independents agreed
• 34 percent disapprove
• 16 percent of Republicans disagreed
• 50 percent of Democrats disagreed
• 34 percent of independents disagreed

This poll also showed that Republicans are the only group confident in President Donald Trump's ability to handle the situation.

• 38 percent are confident Trump can handle it
• 77 percent of Republicans agree
• 6 percent of Democrats agreed
• 39 percent of independents agreed
• 59 percent disagree
• 22 percent of Republicans disagreed
• 90 percent of Democrats disagreed
• 57 percent of independents disagreed

CBS News conducted the poll from August 14-16, by phone, surveying 1,223 adults across the country, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

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