(AP) — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has 'gone too far' in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll conducted following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s recent capture. The survey reveals that 56% of U.S. adults think Trump has overstepped with military interventions abroad and demonstrate a broader disapproval of the Republican president's handling of foreign policy, particularly regarding Venezuela.
Republican support aligns with Trump's aggressive foreign policy, yet less than one in ten in this group desire further action. Notably, 71% of Republicans regard Trump’s military interventions as 'about right.' Conversely, Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove, with 90% affirming that Trump has overreached. About 57% of participants disapprove of his handling of the Venezuelan crisis, which is reflective of his general job approval ratings that remain steady.
While some Americans acknowledge benefits to U.S. military actions in Venezuela, particularly in curbing illegal drug shipments, opinions on the overall impact for national security and economic interests remain divided. The poll indicates a shift in public sentiment toward a desire for reduced U.S. foreign involvement, with nearly half preferring a less active global role.
The AP-NORC poll sampled 1,203 adults, with a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
Republican support aligns with Trump's aggressive foreign policy, yet less than one in ten in this group desire further action. Notably, 71% of Republicans regard Trump’s military interventions as 'about right.' Conversely, Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove, with 90% affirming that Trump has overreached. About 57% of participants disapprove of his handling of the Venezuelan crisis, which is reflective of his general job approval ratings that remain steady.
While some Americans acknowledge benefits to U.S. military actions in Venezuela, particularly in curbing illegal drug shipments, opinions on the overall impact for national security and economic interests remain divided. The poll indicates a shift in public sentiment toward a desire for reduced U.S. foreign involvement, with nearly half preferring a less active global role.
The AP-NORC poll sampled 1,203 adults, with a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
