Headline: Majority of U.S. Adults Believe President Trump Has “Gone Too Far” in Military Interventions, New Poll Shows
WASHINGTON — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, indicates that 56% of Americans feel the President has overstepped his bounds regarding military operations abroad.
The poll was fielded between January 8 and 11, following a series of high-profile foreign policy moves by the administration, including recent actions involving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and ongoing tensions with Iran. The findings reveal a stark partisan divide on the issue. While approximately 90% of Democrats and 60% of independents believe the President has exceeded appropriate limits, support within the Republican party remains solid. Only about 2 in 10 Republicans agree that the President has gone too far, with 71% describing his level of military engagement as “about right.”
Supporters of the administration argue that these interventions are essential for maintaining national security and protecting U.S. interests. The data shows that Republicans are far more likely to perceive benefits from the recent actions; for instance, about 8 in 10 Republicans view the U.S. involvement in Venezuela as a positive step for halting the flow of illegal drugs into the country. This contrasts with the broader public skepticism, where majorities disapprove of the President’s handling of foreign policy in general.
The survey results highlight a continuing tension between the President’s “America First” platform, which originally emphasized a withdrawal from foreign entanglements, and his administration’s recent assertive posture on the global stage. While the base remains supportive of the President’s aggressive approach—including his rhetoric regarding Greenland and the Middle East—the growing concern among independent voters suggests a shift in public sentiment regarding the United States’ role in international conflicts.
