Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating has not shown major changes after the U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Although some past presidents saw popularity boosts after military actions, polls indicate only slight differences in approval for Trump around this event.
Key Facts
- President Trump remains the U.S. President during this period.
- The U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026.
- Trump's approval rating increased slightly in some polls but didn't change significantly overall.
- In the Reuters/Ipsos poll, approval went from 39% in December to 42% in early January.
- The YouGov/Economist poll showed no significant change, with approval around 39% before and after the capture.
- Rasmussen Reports showed approval steady in the mid-40s percentage range.
- Historical context suggests that military operations can influence presidential approval, but major shifts were not observed with this event.
- Trump was seen as focused on peace before this operation, and public opinion remains divided.
