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Poll Reveals Widespread Opposition to Trump's Greenland Plans

1/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A CNN poll finds 75% of Americans oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to control Greenland, with 17% approving, and opposition crosses party lines, including 50% of Republicans who are divided.
The same poll shows 56% believe U.S. military interventions abroad have overstepped.
Sixty-two percent lack confidence in the future of Venezuela's government.
Many Americans view access to Venezuelan oil as a primary motive for U.S. actions there.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, the U.S. backed a failed coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, driven by interests in Venezuela's vast oil reserves, which account for 18% of U.S. oil imports. This historical intervention reflects a pattern of U.S. involvement in Venezuela, culminating in the 2026 military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, revealing a significant shift in American public opinion towards foreign interventions.

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Story summary

A CNN poll finds 75% of Americans oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to control Greenland, with 17% approving, and opposition crosses party lines, including 50% of Republicans who are divided.
The same poll shows 56% believe U.S. military interventions abroad have overstepped.
Sixty-two percent lack confidence in the future of Venezuela's government.
Many Americans view access to Venezuelan oil as a primary motive for U.S. actions there.

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