Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in NY: Americans Split Over Nicolas Maduro US Abduction 2026
Nicolas Maduro appeared in a NY court following a US raid. Polls show Americans are split 33-34% on the Nicolas Maduro US abduction 2026 as geopolitical tensions rise.
The mission was a tactical success, but the American public's reaction is a complete stalemate. Following a weekend raid by US Special Forces, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made his first appearance in a Manhattan Federal Court on January 5, 2026. While he faces serious charges, new data shows the US is deeply divided over the operation's legitimacy.
Public Opinion and the Nicolas Maduro US Abduction 2026 Fallout
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday reveals that Americans are evenly split on the military abduction. Roughly 33 percent support the move, while 34 percent oppose it, and 32 percent remain unsure. The partisan divide is stark: 65 percent of Republicans back the operation, compared to just 11 percent of Democrats.
Concerns about "mission creep" are widespread. About 72 percent of respondents worry that the US could become "too involved" in Venezuela. There's also significant resistance to the idea of Washington governing the country or taking control of its oil fields. Despite this, President Donald Trump has doubled down, suggesting the US would "run" the nation and threatening further military action if the region "doesn't behave."
The Courtroom Drama and Caracas' Response
In court, Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. "I am still president of my country," he declared through an interpreter, framing himself as a victim of a high-profile kidnapping. Meanwhile, in Caracas, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as interim president, condemning the abduction of Maduro and the First Lady as a hostage situation.
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