We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. actions in Venezuela. Here's what they said.

"We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. actions in Venezuela Here's what they said. What do Americans think about the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? What role should the U.S. have in deciding how the country is governed? The Washington Post texted 1,004 Americans to ask. The Post poll finds Americans are almost evenly split between approval and disapproval of the U.S. sending forces to capture Maduro, though most say the operation should have required congressional approval."

"The poll is a snapshot of the public's initial reactions to the Venezuela operation during the weekend when many were first learning of the events, with 6 in 10 respondents saying they heard at least "a good amount" about the operation. Participants' answers have been lightly edited for clarity and style. Four in 10 Americans approve of sending military forces into Venezuela to capture Maduro while about the same share disapproves and almost 1 in 5 are unsure."

A survey of 1,004 Americans shows the public is almost evenly split between approving and disapproving the U.S. sending forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. About four in ten approve, roughly the same share disapproves, and nearly one in five are unsure. Reactions split sharply along party lines: roughly 74 percent of Republicans approve while about 76 percent of Democrats disapprove; independents slightly favor disapproval with many unsure. Most respondents say the operation should have required congressional approval. Sixty percent report hearing at least a good amount about the operation, reflecting initial reactions.

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