"President Trump usually understands his voters but his pro-Russia stance in the Ukraine conflict risks alienating them and dividing his coalition."
"Recent polls show a majority of Trump voters view Ukraine favorably and see Russia as either an enemy or unfriendly, highlighting a disconnect."
"The majority of Trump supporters believe the US is providing too much aid to Ukraine, yet they sympathize more with Ukraine than Russia."
"Trump's decision to vote with Putin against a UN resolution highlights a significant break from his supporters' views on the Ukraine crisis."
President Trump's recent stance on the Ukraine conflict represents a significant deviation from his voters' opinions. While polls indicate that a majority of his supporters believe the US is providing excessive aid to Ukraine, there is a strong inclination among them to see Ukraine as sympathetic and Russia as hostile. Trump's votes, particularly siding with Russia in a UN resolution, could risk alienating his base and fracture his electoral coalition, suggesting a politically perilous strategy moving forward in the context of increasing public sentiment favoring Ukraine.
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