Over Half of U.S. Voters Oppose Military Involvement in Venezuela
The survey also reveals strong partisan divides. Among Democrats, a substantial 89% expressed opposition to U.S. military involvement in Venezuela. Independents followed closely with 68% against the action, while 33% of Republicans shared the same view.
However, the poll also found notable support among certain Republican groups for military action in Venezuela. Some 52% of Republicans, 19% of independents, and just 4% of Democrats indicated approval for U.S. military operations in the country.
The poll further highlights public sentiment about the Pentagon's ongoing strikes on suspected drug boats in international waters. A majority of respondents, 53%, disapproved of the operations, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 95 individuals since September. These strikes have primarily occurred in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, areas where the U.S. has maintained a significant military presence in recent months under the guise of countering drug trafficking. Venezuela has consistently criticized these efforts, accusing the U.S. of using drug interdiction as a pretext for regime change.
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Venezuela, announcing a complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers moving to and from the country. This action is part of a broader strategy aimed at undermining the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In recent weeks, President Trump has repeatedly stated that U.S. military forces would soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean. Critics, including a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, have raised concerns about the true motives behind these military actions and questioned their legality.
The Quinnipiac poll, which surveyed 1,035 registered voters from December 11 to 15, carries a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
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