The US military operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has revealed a deeply split American public. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that support, opposition, and uncertainty are almost evenly matched, with roughly one-third of Americans in each camp regarding the dramatic move.
Digging deeper, the political divide is stark. Supporters of former President Donald Trump’s Republican Party overwhelmingly back the operation, with 65% in favor. In contrast, only 11% of Democrats agree, and independents also lean against it.
This split isn’t just about Maduro’s abduction. Americans also generally oppose Washington taking control of Venezuela itself, stationing US troops there, or seizing the country’s oil fields. In fact, a significant 72% of respondents expressed concern about the US becoming “too involved” in the Latin American nation.
Meanwhile, events on the ground continue to unfold. Following his abduction by US special forces, Maduro made his first court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to charges of “narcoterrorism” and drug trafficking. He maintained his innocence, claiming to be a victim of kidnapping and stating, “I am still president of my country.” In Venezuela, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as interim president, condemning the “kidnapping” of Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
The poll clearly illustrates that while the US government makes decisive moves, the American public remains far from unified on the path forward in Venezuela.
Source: https://turks.us/americans-evenly-split-on-maduros-abduction-poll-shows/
