The US has launched the least popular war in recent memory under President Donald Trump's leadership. A survey of flash polls conducted by multiple outlets shows that a majority of Americans oppose the conflict, with support for it sharply divided along party lines.
A total of 33 percent of respondents supported the war, according to a Reuters survey, which may be the high-water mark for public opinion on the issue. The lackluster reception reflects a polarized electorate and Trump's polarizing style as president.
The US government has stated that the operation in Venezuela is a "law enforcement operation" requiring no formal legislative approval. However, critics argue that this approach undermines democratic norms and ignores Congressional oversight.
In contrast to previous wars launched by President George W. Bush, which enjoyed broad public support in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks, Trump's administration has faced intense opposition from Democrats and some Republicans alike.
The US government is carrying out strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats off the coast of Venezuela. The operation comes as tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuelan authorities continue to escalate.
Critics warn that if the conflict in Venezuela escalates further it could result in a humanitarian disaster and have far-reaching implications for global stability.
A total of 33 percent of respondents supported the war, according to a Reuters survey, which may be the high-water mark for public opinion on the issue. The lackluster reception reflects a polarized electorate and Trump's polarizing style as president.
The US government has stated that the operation in Venezuela is a "law enforcement operation" requiring no formal legislative approval. However, critics argue that this approach undermines democratic norms and ignores Congressional oversight.
In contrast to previous wars launched by President George W. Bush, which enjoyed broad public support in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks, Trump's administration has faced intense opposition from Democrats and some Republicans alike.
The US government is carrying out strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats off the coast of Venezuela. The operation comes as tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuelan authorities continue to escalate.
Critics warn that if the conflict in Venezuela escalates further it could result in a humanitarian disaster and have far-reaching implications for global stability.
I don't get why the US is even doing this in Venezuela... like, isn't there already enough problems going on down there? The fact that most Americans are against it and it's so divided along party lines just makes me think we're not taking a step back to assess what's really happening. We're just throwing more fuel on the fire without thinking about the consequences. 
It's like, yeah, we wanna take care of some alleged drug smuggling, but at what cost? 
And I'm also wondering why they say it's a "law enforcement operation" that doesn't need Congressional approval... isn't that just a way to bypass accountability? 
, its like trump's admin is just making things up as they go along 
, who supports war tho? 33% is pretty low tbh... seems like most ppl are against it especially with the party lines 
, cant believe trump is getting away with this kinda thing without congressional approval 
. Like, Trump says it's just a law enforcement thingy, but come on, that sounds like a covert op to me 
. The fact that it's so polarized, with Dems and some Reps opposing it, that tells me there's more to this story than meets the eye 
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. That's just a way of circumventing Congress and avoiding accountability 
. Something fishy is going on beneath the surface...
. I mean, a law enforcement operation doesn’t necessarily sound like enough to justify sending in troops and launching airstrikes, you know? It feels like they’re just trying to assert dominance or something 
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. Like, we need to consider the potential humanitarian disaster and global implications before we go charging in without a plan 
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. And can we talk about how Trump's style is basically just dividing people and making them hate each other 
? I mean, I get that he's a polarizing figure, but come on... a "law enforcement operation" with no formal approval from Congress? That just sounds like a recipe for disaster 
. And let's not forget the humanitarian implications if things escalate further... it's just so sad to think about all the innocent people who could get caught in the crossfire 
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. This conflict could get out of hand and cause some serious problems worldwide... not sure if Trump's got a plan B in place 
? I mean, I'm all for taking care of our own country's interests and stuff, but come on... 33% support rate is like, woah 
. And the fact that it's super polarized along party lines? Yeah, that's just messed up 
. But now, with Trump at the helm, it's like he's trying to start a war on a whim 
. And what's with this "law enforcement operation" nonsense? That just sounds like a fancy way of saying we're gonna mess things up without anyone holding us accountable 
. If things escalate further, it could lead to some major problems for global stability 
. Can't we just try to work out our issues with Venezuela peacefully? I guess that's just wishful thinking from an old cynic like me 
but some republicans are actually on board with it? 
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. We need to be thinking about how we can work together to prevent that from happening 
I think this is actually kinda good news? Like, who wouldn't want to see some much-needed Congressional oversight on these military operations? It's about time we had a check on the executive branch, right?