Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump immigration policies: Poll
Share and Follow


() Americans’ views on immigration have shifted in a positive direction, reversing a four-year trend of rising concern about the impact of immigration on the country.

The number of Americans wanting immigration reduced has dropped to 30%, down from 55% in 2024 and 79% of Americans say immigration is a good thing, a record high.

The new findings from Gallup come as border crossings have dropped and the Trump administration has begun rounds of mass deportation.

The poll numbers also show more Americans disapproving of how the Trump administration is handling immigration.

Among U.S. adults, 30% now say they want immigration reduced, 38% would like it to stay the same and 26% say it should be increased. Political party plays a role in how people feel; while the percentage of Americans saying immigration should be reduced fell across all political groups, Republicans are the only group where a plurality (48%) still want immigration slowed.

More Americans also favor offering pathways to citizenship to undocumented immigrants, with 78% of Americans saying they should be allowed to become citizens, up from 70% in 2024.

When it comes to enforcement, support for increasing the number of Border Patrol agents has dropped to 59%. Support for expanding the border wall has also dropped to 45%.

In addition, support for a policy of deporting all undocumented immigrants has dipped, with only 38% now favoring the idea, down from 47% last year.

When it comes to a proposed policy that would deny alleged gang members the ability to challenge their deportation in the courts, the country is split. Half favor the policy and 45% oppose it.

Trump’s policies have also seen a dip in support, with 62% of Americans disapproving of his handling of immigration, which includes the 45% of Americans who say they strongly disapprove. Just 21% of U.S. adults say they strongly approve of how the administration is handling immigration.

Those views are sharply split on partisan lines, with 85% of Republicans saying they approve of how the Trump administration is handling immigration, compared to 28% of independents and 2% of Democrats.

Race also plays a role, as the administration’s immigration policy has focused heavily on Hispanic immigrants who entered at the southern border.

Hispanic adults show lower support for deporting immigrants by 15 points and are more likely to support immigrants getting a pathway to citizenship by 13 points.

However, when it comes to the level of immigration, Hispanic adults are slightly more likely to say immigration should be decreased, coming in at 39% compared to 30%.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Jacksonville man charged with attempted murder after shootout with covert officers in Brentwood

Jacksonville Resident Faces Attempted Murder Charges Following Brentwood Shootout with Undercover Officers

A man has been charged with several offenses following a gunfight with…
Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Stern Warning to Gang Leaders Following Arrest of ‘Sex, Money, Murder’ Ringleader

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – In a decisive victory for law enforcement, Florida…
West Wing star Timothy Busfield SURRENDERS to New Mexico cops

West Wing Actor Timothy Busfield Voluntarily Turns Himself into New Mexico Authorities

Actor Timothy Busfield has turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico…
Michael Kay calls out Pat McAfee's criticism of sports journalists

Michael Kay Responds to Pat McAfee’s Remarks on Sports Journalism

During his radio show, Michael Kay responded to Pat McAfee’s recent remarks…
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, or OBAP, celebrates 50 years, partners with American Airlines

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: OBAP Teams Up with American Airlines for a New Era in Black Aerospace Excellence

CHICAGO — A pioneering initiative aimed at supporting Black pilots is marking…
Leonardo DiCaprio's Golden Globes exchange is decoded by lip reader

Lip Reader Reveals Details of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Golden Globes Conversation

Leonardo DiCaprio sparked a wave of excitement among fans following his appearance…
Ex-NYC mayoral staffer who called Charlie Kirk's death 'karma' pocketed $16K in bribes: Feds

Former NYC Mayoral Aide Accused of Accepting $16K in Bribes Following Controversial Remarks About Charlie Kirk

A former high-ranking city official, dismissed for making controversial comments about Charlie…
Iran is now slaughtering civilians who aren't involved in anti-regime protests, witnesses warn -- as death toll surges into the thousands

Iran Escalates Civilian Deaths Amidst Rising Tensions: Witnesses Report Surge in Non-Protester Casualties

The Iranian regime, notorious for its brutality, is reportedly targeting civilians uninvolved…