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Poll Reveals Divided U.S. Opinions on Military Action Against Drug Traffickers

11/15/2025

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 29% support using the military to kill drug traffickers without judicial oversight, while 51% oppose.
Partisan divides show 58% of Republicans support military strikes, while 75% of Democrats oppose.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has conducted at least 20 strikes against drug vessels, causing 79 deaths.
The poll shows 21% favor military action to remove Maduro and 31% back non-military efforts amid escalating U.S. military presence.

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 29% support using the military to kill drug traffickers without judicial oversight, while 51% oppose.
Partisan divides show 58% of Republicans support military strikes, while 75% of Democrats oppose.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has conducted at least 20 strikes against drug vessels, causing 79 deaths.
The poll shows 21% favor military action to remove Maduro and 31% back non-military efforts amid escalating U.S. military presence.