What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
January 6, 2026
There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of recent polling. A recent AP-NORC poll found many Americans want the U.S. government to focus in 2026 on domestic issues such as health care and high costs, rather than foreign policy issues. Meanwhile, polling conducted in the immediate aftermath of the military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suggests many Americans are unconvinced the U.S. should step in to take control of the country.