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Washington: Majority Say Trump Overstepped Military Interventions, Poll

PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2026, 7:55 AM ET

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Washington: Majority Say Trump Overstepped Military Interventions, Poll

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 7

Center 100%

Sources: 7

Washington — An AP-NORC poll conducted Jan. 8–11 found 56% of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump has gone too far using the U.S. military to intervene abroad, and roughly 4 in 10 approve of his overall performance. The survey, released this week after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Jan. 3 capture, also found many view the Venezuela action as beneficial for reducing illegal drug flows, though fewer see positive outcomes for national security or the economy. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 3 — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured, cited by multiple articles.
Jan. 8–11 — The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted the survey.
Mid-January — Poll results published showing 56% say Trump overstepped on interventions.
Mid-January — Poll also shows roughly 4 in 10 Americans approve of Trump, unchanged since March 2025.
Mid-January — Poll highlights public skepticism about economic conditions and immigration priorities.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Supporters of U.S. intervention and elements of the Venezuelan opposition saw increased political leverage, while U.S. officials advocating assertive foreign policy highlighted potential gains such as disruption of drug flows and pressure on Maduro-aligned assets.

Who Impacted

Many U.S. adults expressed disapproval of interventionist policy, and Venezuelan civilians potentially faced uncertainty and humanitarian consequences as international and military actions unfolded.