We propose a novel approach to influencing public support for government action even when partisan elites are polarized on an issue. People trust and like some parts of government much more than others, and we argue that this trust and goodwill can serve as an important resource. Here, we look at the extent to which trust in the U.S. Military can be used as a tool for increasing support for climate change policy. Using a nationally representative survey experiment conducted on 1,500 Americans, we investigate whether people are more apt to embrace environmental spending and are more concerned about the effects of climate change when cued about the strategic importance that the military attaches to climate change. We expect a trusted and liked source can serve as an effective cue-giver, perhaps especially when it takes an unexpected position on an issue
