| ambl... | The US shouldn't even be operating at sea there, they're likely bombing fishing boats, and land would be even worse. Most drugs don't even come to the US that way: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/09/world/americas/drug-trafficking-venezuela.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tk8.nWxz.-DqUnPfVno2u&smid=url-share |
| alma... | Monitoring sea vessels seems to be working. Hopefully the US is also scrutinizing aircraft as well. |
| usct... | The DEA is trained to handle the drug trade. This is not about drugs. This is about regime change. |
| jvda... | I believe this is an over reach by the administration. We need to patrol our borders, but we don’t need to be in somebody else’s country patrolling their country. |
| rola... | Its an illegal régime that survives through drug trade and oppresses its people. When it stays in power through force after losing elections what remedy is there but military action. The régime will soon fold if pressure is maintained. |
| lrki... | we are creating enemies! |
| emil... | Should we wait until the drugs get here first to then prosecute and have the perpetrators use taxpayer dollars to funnel through our already over crowded prison and judicial system? No. Stop them before they get here. |
| mark... | This should be 100% NO. We shouldn't be murdering people in small boats, either! |
| vint... | Consider yes.....take no. Careful how you frame the question if you really want to know reader sentiment. |
| cfos... | Trump is a war monger. This "smells" like some sort of coup attempt to get rid of the present regime in Argentina. I am totally against sending troops to Venezuela. |
| pman... | THE QUESTION IS; WHO ARE BUYING THE DRUGS! Lol AMERICANS! It’s pure capitalism- the idea that they are the problem not the people using them - come on |
| wald... | The drugs out of Venezuela are minimal. Rubio et al want regime change. No more damn meddling in other countries affairs. |
| loul... | We’ve been down this very slippery slope before. It doesn’t end well. How about learning from history? |
| atli... | The US should spend the money it now spends on attacking Venezuela, one of the least of the drug trafficking states, on prevention of drug use in the US beginning with drug policy intended to actually reduce drug use. It would be cheaper and more effective. |
| emyo... | I can’t believe this is your question |
| rach... | The peace president????? |
| noah... | Why ask about expanding to land operations instead of questioning the murder of suspected drug dealers? |
| tide... | Maduro must go. It has been proven diplomacy will not result in anything meaningful. Maduro and his regime are tyrants that unfortunately will only respond to pressure in the form of military action. I have family in VZ and know first hand of how terrible things are there for the majority of people. |
| mjlo... | Our borders can detect drug etc., with screening units that 100% effective. Trump will not authorize the purchase of such equipment so he can continue his lawless assaults on his “political enemies”. |
| nanc... | Drugs are a problem in the US, but it’s a problem grounded in our culture. There will always be drugs available in this country, if not from Venezuela, then from some other group of opportunists. The reasons behind the embrace of illegal drugs need to be addressed. |
| bruc... | Drugs come from Colombia and Mexico, not much from Venezuela. |
| ccka... | America's drug problem is internal. Poverty, unemployment, as well as untreated depression and mental illness are core issues of substance abuse. As long as there is a demand, there will always be a supplier. |
| walk... | How does one justify not combating this horrible problem? |
| mark... | With a 100,000 Americans dying annually in drug related deaths, radical changes are needed to address the situation. I often wonder with the concern over the Vietnam War in which 58,000 Americans died over 10 plus years of engagement, where is the outrage over our drug epidemic? |
| joan... | Maduro boldly rigged the election to hold on to power. Outside forces that are benefiting from keeping him in power must be supporting him. He is unscrupulous and doesn't care about his people, just himself. |
| dxra... | Take out the warehouses and factories of the narcotics. Limited use of ground operations. |
| melv... | We need to focus on scaling back our military presence, not increasing it. |
| 163m... | He is exerting extrajudicial authority. He should consult with Congress first and not act on his own without conclusive evidence! |
| rjsh... | The UN stance is, as ever, non-interventionist and at least consistent in its impotency. Whilst the disconcerting unpredictability of President Trump indicates uncertain values he does seem to make a difference for the better. Sadly the same cannot be said of the UN presence in Sudan, the DRC, and most other geographies where it incurs costs, provokes local resentment and evokes hopelessness. |
| jeff... | What is happening now is unconstitutional! |
| lkdn... | Unless we are invited |
| cjhu... | Why should someone be allowed to bring illegal drugs into the US |
| dpwo... | Stop the drugs entering the country but stay out of regime change. |
| edwa... | It is our federal government’s responsibility to decrease outside threats to the well-being of its citizens. This pertains both to unvetted illegal immigrants who have an increased probability of consuming finite national resource that should be spent on our own citizens, as well as the increased potential for criminal activity threatening American citizens. In addition, there should be interdiction of illegal importation of illicit drugs, causing addiction and death. Venezuela is a rogue state led by a falsely elected dictator. He has alienated over 50% of the population of that country who emigrated. Venezuela international affiliations are contrary to the interest of this nation. Not addressing all of these closely related issues will lead to a further deterioration of our nation as it emboldens the current Venezuela regime and it’s cartel affiliations. In summary, yes. Let them know not to mess with the US. |
| over... | You might change your opinion if you lose a loved one to an overdose. |
| pfor... | Not until they show some proof it is going on. The Orange Man is like a kid in a candy store. Mr. Peace Prize.... |
| spro... | You can tell who likes their drugs on this survey |
| bae4... | Why,take care of this country,focus on lowering prices,medical insurance,and stop firing people and taking away from Their livelihood just because you don’t like them,how could you be American and hate Americans no matter what your political party is,even the immigrants,everyone was immigrants at one point or another,I just don’t understand why is it so much hate,I know it’s always been there but it’s really coming out know, but we all bleed red blood no matter what country you come from!!!! |
| hine... | Stay in international waters and keep blowing up any ships that drugs are on. |
| crus... | That's called violating another country's sovereignty and starting a war. Is that what we do now? |
| brod... | The U.S. should direct its efforts at reducing the demand for drugs within its own borders. |
| shaw... | We have seen the Democrats nor Republicans care about the American people. What a waste of tax dollars for the military rather than help the homelessness and people that are struggling in this tough economy. Amerikkka which is owned by another nation. |
| jabl... | Venezuela is killing thousands of people on a regular basis all over the world if they were using guns etc would the world stand still and do nothing. Whats the difference? |
| suno... | Spend money on health care for all!! You idiot!! I hope you get frog-walked from the People’s house (and, dragged face-down on the new concrete rose garden rug)!!! You are NOT my President. |
| chri... | Venezuela is a narco-state. Really, the cartels own the country and the govt. It also explains why they run such ruinous policies - the cartels don't care about the populace. That is why the elections don't matter. |
| hors... | This is an international terrorist organization, is not just drug trafficking. |
