In a national CBS News/YouGov poll conducted Nov. 19–21, 2025, 2,489 U.S. adults weighed whether the United States should consider military action in Venezuela and whether President Trump has adequately explained such plans. The results signal broad opposition to action.
Most respondents said Congress would need to approve any move, with about three in four expressing that view. A minority believed a plan could proceed without explicit authorization. The survey also found that most Americans view Venezuela as not a major threat to U.S. interests.
On the economy, respondents reported concerns about inflation and prices, and many felt the White House’s descriptions of the economy did not align with their lived experience. Ratings for the economy and inflation were generally low.
Among political subgroups, MAGA Republicans tended to show more support for potential action than non-MAGA Republicans, though overall opposition remained high.
The poll underscores a policy gap: the public’s skepticism about action abroad coupled with domestic cost concerns—and a demand for clear presidential explanations and congressional checks before any deployment.
Read more at CBS News poll.
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