However, new polling commissioned by The Australia Institute reveals that only 8% of Australians strongly agree with that statement.
Further, fewer than half of Australians think the AUKUS deal is in our best interest or makes us safer.
The polling also revealed half of Australians think the US is less democratic under Trump, and half would feel unsafe travelling there.
"Australians are deeply concerned about what is happening in the United States today – so concerned, in fact, that half of us would feel unsafe travelling there," said Dr Emma Shortis, Director of the International & Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute.
"Australians are often told that we "share values" with the United States. These numbers suggest that Australians are far from convinced that we share values with Donald Trump's America.
"Only 16% of Australians believe that the United States is a "very reliable" security ally. Australia has promised to hand over $368 billion dollars in the belief that the United States will come through. The Australian people don't appear to share that faith.
"The Labor government has failed to adequately explain the AUKUS agreement to the Australian people. 37% of Australians now don't know or aren't sure if AUKUS makes Australia safer – an increase of 6% from previous polling in July".
YouGov conducted a national survey of 1,500 voters on behalf of The Australia Institute between 27 and 30 October 2025, using an online survey polling methodology. Full details are provided in the methodology statement. The poll is compliant with the Australian Polling Council's requirements.
