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Poll: Trump's Venezuela Intervention Divides Public, Sparking Economic Priority Concerns

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Public opinion in the U.S. is divided over President Trump's military operation to oust Nicolás Maduro, with a WSJ poll showing 49% in favor and 47% opposed, highlighting a significant partisan divide.

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Poll: Trump's Venezuela Intervention Divides Public, Sparking Economic Priority Concerns(current)

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Americans are split on President Trump’s operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, WSJ polling showswsj.com

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