"By the numbers: A plurality of Americans say Trump's use of military force against Venezuela was not justified, but a growing share back it, including a majority of Republicans, per polling from The Economist and YouGov. Meanwhile, 17% of U.S. adults said they approve of the president's push to acquire Greenland, according to a Reuters-Ipsos survey conducted between Jan. 12-13. Two out of five Republicans say they support doing so."
"However, only 4% of those surveyed - and 8% of Republicans - said using military force to take Greenland is a good idea, per the Reuters-Ipsos poll. A separate poll released by the Economist-YouGov found broad opposition to seizing ownership of Greenland, either by force or monetary incentives. Just 8% of U.S. adults - and 18% of Republicans - backed taking control of the self-governing territory of longtime U.S. ally Denmark by force."
"Between the lines: There is a key difference in how U.S. adults are viewing the two situations. A slight majority (51%) said Venezuela was unfriendly or an enemy of the U.S., while 9% said the same of Greenland. What he's saying: Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. "needs Greenland" for national security purposes, saying it is vital for his "Golden Dome" project and that "NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.""
A plurality of Americans view Trump's use of military force against Venezuela as unjustified, though public support for action against Venezuela has increased and a majority of Republicans now back it. Interest in acquiring Greenland is limited: 17% of U.S. adults approve of the push and about two in five Republicans support acquisition, but only a small share endorses using military force to take Greenland. Broader polling shows general opposition to seizing Greenland by force or payment, with a clear contrast in perceived threat: 51% see Venezuela as unfriendly or an enemy versus 9% for Greenland.
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