WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has assembled its largest military presence in Latin America in decades as new polling shows broad public resistance to potential military action in Venezuela. According to recent data, a significant majority of Americans say the Trump administration has not clearly explained its position on possible strikes and oppose the idea of engaging militarily in the region.
The buildup includes U.S. Navy assets positioned off Venezuela’s coast and an expanded tempo of air and maritime operations. Since September, U.S. forces have carried out more than 20 publicly reported strikes, resulting in at least 83 deaths. Analysts note that additional actions may be underway but unreported, as Trump has authorized covert lethal operations overseen by intelligence agencies.
Polling conducted by CBS/YouGov found that 70 percent of Americans oppose authorizing U.S. strikes in Venezuela, while 76 percent believe the administration has not adequately explained its reasoning. The survey also shows bipartisan agreement that any strike would require congressional approval.
Reporting from the Washington Post indicates internal government friction over the legality of the operations, with a senior military lawyer warning that the strikes violate federal law. Despite this, higher administration officials disagreed, allowing the campaign to proceed.
BBC News coverage highlights that most Americans view Venezuela as either no threat or a minor one, even as the administration raises the possibility of escalating operations aimed at pressuring the country’s leadership.
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