Trump's Immigration Policies Face Declining Support Amid Rising Public Criticism and Partisan Divide
July 20, 2025
A recent poll shows that only 49% of Americans approve of Trump's immigration policies, a decline from 54% in June and 59% in February, reflecting shifting public opinion.
On the same day, Trump celebrated his presidency's achievements on social media, claiming that the past six months have been 'one of the most consequential periods of any President'.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has prioritized fighting illegal immigration, maintaining a hardline stance and claiming to have revitalized the country within six months.
Public opinion is shifting favorably towards immigration, with 79% of Americans believing it benefits the country as of June 2025.
A recent survey shows 58% of Americans oppose detention policies, with stark partisan differences: 93% of Democrats oppose, while 85% of Republicans support them.
This period of claimed success aligns with a 10-point increase in positive public sentiment since February, according to recent polling.
Despite the overall decline, 91% of Republican supporters still favor mass deportations, highlighting a partisan divide on immigration enforcement.
The same survey indicates that 57% of respondents oppose plans to increase detention center beds, with only 26% supporting such measures.
Concerns are mounting over the deaths of individuals in ICE facilities and the rapid development of a new detention center in Florida, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
Trump claimed on Truth Social that he has 'completely revived a great country' in six months, asserting that the U.S. is now the most respected nation in the world.
Polls indicate growing public criticism of Trump's immigration policies, with over 55% believing the expulsions 'go too far' and a majority thinking the administration targets non-dangerous immigrants.
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Newsweek • Jul 20, 2025
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