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A new survey from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 56% of adults in the United States believe that President Donald Trump has gone too far in using military power to intervene in other countries.
The survey, conducted between January 8 and 11, 2026, shortly after the capture of the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, shows that the majority of Americans disapprove of the Republican leader's foreign policy and are concerned about Washington's increasing military role abroad, reported AP.
According to the results, 61% of those surveyed disapprove of the way Trump handles foreign policy, while 37% approve.
Regarding the situation in Venezuela, 57% expressed a negative opinion about the actions of the White House.
The survey also reveals a deep partisan divide. While 86% of Democrats and 63% of independents believe that Trump has overstepped, 71% of Republicans think that his military actions "have been appropriate."
Only 8% of Republicans believe that the president has not done enough regarding foreign intervention.
Despite the criticisms, some sectors see positive aspects in the recent military operation in Venezuela.
53% of Americans rated it as "a positive fact" for stopping drug trafficking to the U.S., and 44% believe it will benefit the Venezuelan people.
However, only 35% believe that the intervention improves national security, and 32% believe it benefits the U.S. economy.
The study also reflected a growing desire for a reduced global role for the United States: nearly half of the surveyed citizens want the country to adopt a "less active" stance in international affairs, while only two out of ten believe it should become more involved.
The AP-NORC survey included 1,203 adults and has a margin of error of ±3.9 percentage points.
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