1/14/26 - 7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressiona

1/14/26 - 7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressiona

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Key Points:

  • A Quinnipiac University national poll finds that 70% of U.S. voters oppose military action against Iran if protesters are killed, with majorities of independents, Democrats, and Republicans against intervention.
  • Seventy percent of voters believe presidents should seek Congressional approval before taking military action abroad, with strong support among Democrats and independents, while Republicans are more divided.
  • Opinions on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela are divided, with 47% supporting the capture of Nicolás Maduro and 45% opposing it; however, most voters oppose U.S. military involvement or control over Venezuela.
  • A large majority of voters oppose the U.S. using military force to take Greenland (86%) and a majority oppose purchasing it (55%);