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January 3, 2026

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Do you support or oppose the U.S. running Venezuela following the U.S. military's capture of President Nicolás Maduro?

Conducted January 3, 2026

YouGov surveyed 1902 US adults

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Do you support or oppose the U.S. running Venezuela following the U.S. military's capture of President Nicolás Maduro?

Conducted January 3, 2026

YouGov surveyed 1902 US adults

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19%
15%
10%
31%
25%

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