Poll: 70% of Americans Oppose U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
The US Capitol. Photo: EFE/EPA/ALLISON ROBBERT
November 23, 2025 Hour: 5:12 pm
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals overwhelming opposition among U.S. citizens to any form of military intervention in Venezuela, with 70% of respondents firmly against such action.
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The survey also highlights deep divisions over the Trump administration’s foreign policy toward the South American nation, underscoring a widespread perception that the White House has failed to clearly communicate its stance.
Only 24% of those surveyed believe the U.S. government has adequately explained its position on Venezuela, while a striking 76% say it has not—a sentiment that cuts across party lines, ideologies, and demographics.
The public’s skepticism extends to legal and procedural concerns: 75% of Americans—including more than half of Republicans—insist that President Trump must obtain Congressional approval before launching any military operation in Venezuela, signaling a clear demand for democratic oversight and legitimacy.
Conducted between November 19 and 21 with a margin of error of ±2.4 percentage points, the poll also exposes growing rifts within the Republican Party itself. While 66% of MAGA-aligned Republicans back potential military intervention, support drops sharply among non-MAGA Republicans—only 47% favor such action, and 53% explicitly oppose it.
This intra-party split reflects fatigue with hawkish rhetoric that appears increasingly disconnected from the everyday concerns of voters, even within the president’s own base.
Public perception starkly contradicts official narratives portraying Venezuela as a grave security threat. Just 13% of respondents consider Venezuela a “major threat” to U.S. national security. Nearly half (48%) view it as a “minor threat,” while a significant 39% say it poses no threat at all.
When asked whether military intervention would impact narcotics trafficking into the U.S., 56% of Americans believe it would not reduce drug flows. Only 37% think it would, and 7% even fear it could increase trafficking.
Current U.S. operations—such as airstrikes on vessels suspected of drug smuggling—remain divisive: 53% approve, 47% disapprove. However, there is strong consensus on one point: 75% demand the government provide concrete evidence that targeted ships were actually carrying drugs.
The poll reflects a broader call for accountability and fact-based foreign policy. Americans are increasingly rejecting interventionism in favor of transparency, proof, and a focus on domestic priorities.
Many opponents of military action—including Republicans—say the administration should concentrate more on pressing economic issues. They criticize the White House for being out of touch with the daily struggles of ordinary families, particularly as inflation continues to erode household budgets despite official claims of economic success.
