Donald Trump's War on Venezuela Marks a Dark Milestone in American History.
The recent flash polls on the US involvement in Venezuela have revealed that a staggering 73% of Americans do not support the war, while only about one-third support it. This polarized response is being driven by a deeply divided electorate, as well as Trump's own divisive leadership style and lack of transparency.
Critics argue that this trend will only worsen over time if Trump fails to heed the polls and instead digs in on his controversial stance. As Heather Brandon-Smith, legislative director for foreign policy at Friends Committee on National Legislation stated: "We have been saying all along that Americans don't want war in Venezuela... I would urge the administration to listen to the American people and bring an end to this operation."
The current low level of public support is also being attributed to Trump's failure to reach out to Democrats, unlike his predecessor who managed to win substantial support from them by lying about Saddam Hussein's weapons. The contrast is striking.
In a recent Reuters survey, 65% of Republicans supported the war on Venezuela, whereas only 11% of Democrats did so. This divide suggests that MAGA loyalists have chosen Trump over his rhetoric on restraint.
Experts warn that if this trend continues it could result in a bloody mess and further damage to US democracy.
Critics like Brian Finucane also point out that there has been no comparable shock or effort to build consensus, unlike the 9/11 attacks which helped justify Bush's invasion of Iraq.
The recent flash polls on the US involvement in Venezuela have revealed that a staggering 73% of Americans do not support the war, while only about one-third support it. This polarized response is being driven by a deeply divided electorate, as well as Trump's own divisive leadership style and lack of transparency.
Critics argue that this trend will only worsen over time if Trump fails to heed the polls and instead digs in on his controversial stance. As Heather Brandon-Smith, legislative director for foreign policy at Friends Committee on National Legislation stated: "We have been saying all along that Americans don't want war in Venezuela... I would urge the administration to listen to the American people and bring an end to this operation."
The current low level of public support is also being attributed to Trump's failure to reach out to Democrats, unlike his predecessor who managed to win substantial support from them by lying about Saddam Hussein's weapons. The contrast is striking.
In a recent Reuters survey, 65% of Republicans supported the war on Venezuela, whereas only 11% of Democrats did so. This divide suggests that MAGA loyalists have chosen Trump over his rhetoric on restraint.
Experts warn that if this trend continues it could result in a bloody mess and further damage to US democracy.
Critics like Brian Finucane also point out that there has been no comparable shock or effort to build consensus, unlike the 9/11 attacks which helped justify Bush's invasion of Iraq.
i mean even with polls showing majority don't support war, he's still pushing forward. it's like he doesn't care about public opinion or anything... and yeah the fact that republicans are more on board than democrats is wild too - sounds like trump's ability to unite his party is super overrated 
what happened to leaders who listen to others instead of just ranting all the time?
America's involvement in Venezuela feels so premature and reckless, like we're just jumping into a fight without thinking it through. It's crazy how much support Trump has from his base, but at the same time, most Americans are totally against it - that's some heavy internal conflict right there.
It's like we've lost sight of diplomacy and understanding. What's really at stake here? The fact that Trump isn't listening to the polls or even talking to Democrats about it just shows how out of touch he is with everyday people.
I'm all for standing up for what we believe in, but we have to do it in a way that doesn't put innocent lives at risk. This whole situation feels like a recipe for disaster 
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. Trump's whole 'America First' vibe just feels really alienating to people who care about global issues and doing the right thing 
. We're better than this! It's so frustrating when politicians like Trump ignore the public and just go off on their own, without listening to anyone else's concerns 
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. I think we need more politicians who are willing to listen and compromise, rather than just trying to push their own agenda 
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u gotta wonder what trump's really after in venezuela... i mean, 73% dont wanna go to war? thats crazy talk... but at the same time, that one third of republicans is a big chunk... seems like they're all gettin paid off or somethin' 
and then u got these polls from 'friend's committee on national legislation'... sounds legit enough... but who funds them, really? 
. But seriously, a third of the country actually wants to send troops into Venezuela? That's wild 
. And have you seen those party lines on this one? 65% of Republicans are all in, while only 11% of Democrats are like, "Meh, I guess we could do it 
". This is gonna get ugly if Trump doesn't listen to the polls 
. I mean, experts say there's a risk of civil war or something 
. That's just crazy talk 
. And can we talk about how different this is from 9/11? Like, that was a national emergency and we all banded together 
. Here's a chart showing the US support for wars since 2001:
It's not all doom and gloom, though - I do think there are still people in power who care, even if they don't always show it. We just need to keep pushing them to make better decisions.
. Trump's predecessor may have gotten some bipartisan support by using the 9/11 attacks as a reason for invasion, but now it seems like we're relying on fear and division instead of actual solutions 
. i just wish the president would listen to the people and do what's best for america, not just what's best for his own ego