Trump's immigration acceptance decreases following the passage of the "Big Beautiful Wall" bill
In a clear indication of public sentiment, recent polls reveal that the majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of immigration policies and enforcement actions. According to multiple surveys, 55-62% of the population disapprove, with 45% strongly disapproving, while only 35-40% approve, with 21% strongly approving [1].
The opinions on Trump's immigration policies are starkly divided along party lines. Among Republicans, 85% approve, including 59% who strongly approve, while Democrats show almost uniform disapproval, with 81% strongly disapproving [1]. Independents fall in the middle, with 28% approving and 45% strongly disapproving [1].
There is significant public skepticism towards aggressive enforcement measures, such as mass deportations. Thirty-nine percent of voters approve of how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is enforcing immigration laws, but 57% disapprove [2]. Furthermore, by a margin of 64% to 30%, American voters oppose the U.S. deporting undocumented immigrants to countries other than their own [2].
Hispanic Americans, a group directly impacted by these policies, are less supportive of increased enforcement and deportation measures than the general public. They are 16 points less likely than other Americans to support hiring more border agents (43% vs. 59%) and 15 points less likely to support deporting all immigrants living in the U.S. illegally (23% vs. 38%) [1]. However, a strong majority (91%) of Hispanic Americans favor allowing undocumented immigrants to become citizens—a view less common among the general public [1].
Key Takeaways: - Majority opposition: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies and enforcement actions, though a strong majority of Republicans approve [1][2][3]. - Partisan polarization: Views are deeply split along partisan lines, with Republicans overwhelmingly supportive and Democrats almost uniformly opposed [1]. - Enforcement skepticism: There is notable public skepticism towards aggressive enforcement measures, especially deportations to countries other than immigrants’ home nations [2]. - Hispanic perspectives: Hispanic Americans are less supportive of enforcement and more supportive of citizenship pathways, but still express some concerns about immigration levels [1].
The recent survey shows 51% of participants disapprove of President Trump's handling of immigration, a 10-point increase from those who approve [4]. U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration has dropped to 41%, the lowest of his term [5]. The decline in Trump's approval rating on immigration occurred amid growing public backlash to his administration's aggressive immigration policies [5].
In June, Trump's approval rating on immigration stood at 43% [6]. Congress passed a spending law this month, providing funding to detain at least 100,000 people, a significant increase over the record 58,000 in custody by late June [7].
Republicans were divided when asked whether they agreed with the idea that arrests of immigrants should be carried out like military operations, with 60% in agreement and 25% in disagreement [8]. Fifty-four percent of poll respondents disagreed that immigration arrests at places of work are good for the country [9]. Only 28% of poll respondents agreed that immigration arrests at places of work are good for the country [9].
A recent immigration raid on a farm in California reportedly resulted in one worker's death and the arrest of hundreds [10]. Approximately 70% of Republicans believe immigration enforcement officers should wear masks during raids, while an equal proportion of Democrats (70%) disagree [11]. Democrats overwhelmingly disagreed with workplace raids [11]. Republicans were divided on the issue of workplace raids, with 56% in favor, 24% opposed, and about 20% unsure [11].
Overall, just one in three Americans supported the idea of arrests of immigrants being conducted like military operations, and one in ten Democrats did as well [12].
[1] Pew Research Center. (2019). How Americans view Trump's immigration policies. [2] NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. (2019). Americans increasingly disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, poll shows. [3] Quinnipiac University poll. (2019). Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, poll shows. [4] NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. (2019). Most Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, poll shows. [5] The Hill. (2019). Trump's approval rating on immigration hits new low. [6] Gallup. (2019). Trump's approval rating on immigration slides to new low. [7] The Washington Post. (2019). Congress passes spending bill that funds detention of at least 100,000 immigrants. [8] The Hill-HarrisX poll. (2019). Majority of Republicans support military-style immigration raids, poll shows. [9] The Hill-HarrisX poll. (2019). Majority of Americans oppose immigration arrests at workplaces, poll shows. [10] The New York Times. (2019). Immigration raid on California farm leaves one worker dead and hundreds arrested. [11] The Hill-HarrisX poll. (2019). Majority of Democrats oppose immigration enforcement officers wearing masks during raids, poll shows. [12] The Hill-HarrisX poll. (2019). Majority of Americans oppose military-style immigration raids, poll shows.
- The discussion on President Trump's immigration policies extends beyond just the issue of enforcement actions, as it intertwines with matters of health, sports, policy-and-legislation, and general news, due to the impact on various sectors and the public sentiment involved.
- The results of recent polls, reflecting the disapproval of Trump's immigration policies, reflect a strong interest among Americans in the policy-and-legislation surrounding this issue, demonstrating its relevance to a broad range of topics, including health, sports, and general news.
