Are US citizens Really in Favor of Reconciliation with Russia and Distancing from Europe?

Hi everyone, I’m an Italian citizen, and I’ve been following recent discussions about the U.S. possibly shifting its foreign policy—moving away from Europe and seeking a closer relationship with Russia.

From an outsider’s perspective, this seems like a major geopolitical shift. But I’m curious: do Americans actually support this idea? Is there a real sentiment among the public that the U.S. should distance itself from Europe and realign with Russia? Or is this just a narrative pushed by certain political figures and media outlets?

I have to say that in Italy the situation is peculiar, since the end of World War II we have always been heavily influenced both from the west and from the east, and in recent decades, after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Communist Party, only from the west. This presence has made us dependent on the United States, sometimes even against our direct interests.

I’d love to hear different perspectives, whether from conservatives, liberals, or independents. How do you personally feel about it? Would such a shift benefit the U.S., or do you see it as a risk?

Also, maybe Just a big ruse by Putin to gain consensus and ridicule the West?

Looking forward to your thoughts!