Thinking about prosecuting Americans who committed war crimes, which statement comes closest to your opinion?

Thinking about prosecuting Americans who committed war crimes, which statement comes closest to your opinion? Published on October 23, 2016 → Survey conducted on October 23, 2016 on 7253 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Americans accused of such serious crimes should only be prosecuted in America, even if they escape justice

39%

Americans accused of such serious crimes must be prosecuted, even if it is done by an international court

37%

Not sure

24%

Americans accused of such serious crimes should only be prosecuted in America, even if they escape justice

39%

Americans accused of such serious crimes must be prosecuted, even if it is done by an international court

37%

Not sure

24%

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