Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Americans Oppose Venezuela Boat Strikes
A recent poll found that many Americans, including some Republicans, oppose the U.S. military's strikes on boats near Venezuela suspected of carrying drugs.
The strikes have killed 87 people, and experts question their legality.
Democrats are mostly against the strikes, while Republicans are more supportive.
Additionally, many Americans opposed President Trump's recent pardon of a former Honduran president convicted of aiding drug traffickers.
The poll shows that people are divided on these issues, with concerns about the president's authority to conduct such military actions.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 48% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela without judicial authorization.
Among Republicans, 67% supported the strikes, while 80% of Democrats opposed them.
The strikes, conducted since September 2, have resulted in 22 strikes and 87 deaths.
Experts question the legality of the strikes, citing lack of public proof and constitutional concerns.
Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of aiding drug traffickers, was opposed by 64% of Americans.
- Who
- Americans, Republicans, Democrats
- What
- Opposition to U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela
- When
- Poll conducted over six days, concluded Monday, December 9
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Concerns over legality and necessity of strikes, political divisions
- Poll Results
- 48% opposed strikes without judicial authorization, 34% supported, 18% unsure
- Republican Support
- 67% supported strikes, 19% opposed
- Democratic Opposition
- 80% opposed strikes, 9% supported
- Strikes Conducted
- 22 strikes, 87 people killed since September 2
- Hernandez Pardon
- 64% opposed, 8% supported
- Poll Methodology
- 4,434 U.S. adults, 2% margin of error
