6:06President Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club on January 13, 2026, in Detroit. Ryan Sun/AP
Some of President Donald Trump’s backers expressed their support for the administration’s recent initiatives aimed at enhancing America’s role in global safety through actions in Venezuela and possible military involvement in Iran and Greenland. However, others exhibited more ambivalence.
President Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club on January 13, 2026, in Detroit. Ryan Sun/AP
ABC News contacted several of Trump's 2024 supporters who reacted to the late October ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll regarding the Trump administration, the economy, and the recently resolved government shutdown.
Kay Wattigney, a retired voter from Louisiana, informed ABC News that she endorsed Trump's actions concerning Venezuela — which includes the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
“I believe he's making the right moves,” she remarked about Trump, noting that Maduro and his administration "weren’t [acting appropriately] … so he attempted to negotiate with him. They didn’t pay attention.”
However, she expressed more hesitation regarding possible actions in Iran or Greenland, stating she would “hate for our troops to be harmed” if military action were to occur.
Robert Rose, a caregiver in Arizona, mentioned he was “absolutely thrilled that the United States, as the perceived enforcer of international law — and recognized by every other country in the world, that if something happens, the United States will address it.”
Smoke rises from explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, in this video grab obtained by Reuters. Video Obtained By Reuters via Reuters
Regarding Iran, Rose indicated he does not desire ground troops, but pointed out that the military could also engage in cyber operations or technological covert actions against the regime.
“My concept of military action is something advanced that can be effective without causing harm; that is non-lethal, yet even more impactful than if it were to be lethal,” he stated.
He added that he doesn't believe the White House needs to clarify the various types of military actions: "It's not the White House’s responsibility to depict a precise scenario."
On the subject of Greenland, Rose mentioned he views the territory as a “strategic necessity for us in today’s context, situated between China and Russia,” but he would like to know more about the discussions between Denmark and Trump, and whether any of these have prompted Trump to consider a military response.
Danish and European allies have countered Trump’s remarks on the issue, with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen asserting there’s not an "immediate threat from China and Russia — at least not a threat we can't manage.”
A Greenland flag flies alongside the flag of Denmark, March 11, 2025, in Ilulissat, Greenland. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Janelle Manes, a self-employed voter from Wisconsin who runs her own business, presented a different perspective. She conveyed to ABC News that she does not fully agree with Trump’s decision to take action in Venezuela and remove Maduro.
"I’m unclear on the legal aspects of that," she stated, adding that she believes the
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