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American military action impeach Nicolas Maduro The question of power divides Americans, and their views on it are tied to what they think America’s goals are and what they think is next.
Currently, most believe that the Trump administration is seeking, among other goals, to obtain access to Venezuelan oil and expand American power in the region – and when Americans think this is an integral part of the goals, they tend to disapprove.
When people think that goals largely depend quit drugsgangs and terrorists, they are more approving. This view is widely expressed by Republicans, including MAGA Republicans, who believe this action will make the United States stronger, and they provide overwhelming support for the operation.
Regardless, this mix of perceptions is partly explained by the fact that most Americans believe the administration doesn’t clearly explained the United States’ plans with Venezuela.
Looking ahead, public opinion is expressing uncertainty about what is currently happening with the US military and Venezuela. Those who think U.S. military involvement will be limited approve of this action more than those who now anticipate heavy involvement.
And the majority I don’t want see the United States exert great control over Venezuela.
MAGA’s take on the Venezuela operation
Even more MAGA Republicans support the action today than supported the idea in November.
There are at least two reasons: The first is that they overwhelmingly call the operation a military success, while other Americans frequently say it is too early to make an assessment.
Another reason is that they see more impact: MAGA Republicans are particularly inclined to say it will end drugs and improve America’s standing in the world. stronger, and get other countries in the region to cooperate with the United States
Other Americans, however, are more mixed on these implications.
For context, MAGA Republicans are also mostly approved US bombing of Iran last summer.
Impact of Maduro’s impeachment on the United States’ position
The US military and its involvement from here
Overall, many call the specific operation that removed Maduro a success, but nearly half say it is too early to tell. It may depend on what they think happens from here.
Very few people now want the United States to have significant control over Venezuela.
Most do not support pursuing military action if Venezuela does not cooperate with U.S. interests. They would also not favor military action in other countries in the region if those countries are not seen as cooperating with the United States.
But Republicans stand out here — especially most of the MAGA rank and file: Most would support further military action in either case.
In the region
President Trump
Slightly more people approve of the military action to remove Maduro than of the president’s handling of the situation with Venezuela more generally; the latter tracks his overall approval more closely, and his overall approval has not changed since before this action.
Although they don’t yet widely approve of it, some groups rate Maduro’s impeachment somewhat higher than the president’s overall performance. Hispanics are divided on action to remove Maduro, as are Americans as a whole. Slightly more independents approve of firing Maduro than Trump overall.
The role of Congress
Regarding the role of Congress: Just as before this action, when most Americans said Mr. Trump needed Congressional approval for military action in Venezuela, most Americans today believe Congress should approve any further military action there.
This CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 2,325 U.S. adults surveyed between January 5 and 7, 2026. The sample was weighted to be nationally representative of adults based on gender, age, race and education, based on the U.S. Census of the American Community and Current Population Survey, as well as the 2024 presidential vote. margin of error is ±2.4 points.
