New poll shows most Americans think Trump has 'gone too far' with military actions abroad

New poll shows most Americans think Trump has 'gone too far' with military actions abroad

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Key Points:

  • A new AP-NORC poll shows that 56% of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has "gone too far" in using the military for foreign interventions, with majorities disapproving of his handling of foreign policy and the situation in Venezuela.
  • While many Americans see U.S. intervention in Venezuela as beneficial for stopping illegal drug flow and helping Venezuelans, opinions are divided on its impact on U.S. national security and the economy.
  • Republicans mostly support Trump's military actions, with 71% saying his approach is "about right," whereas about 90% of Democrats and 60% of independents think he has overstepped.
  • Nearly half of Americans want the U.S. to take a "less active