Trump's Immigration Policies Face Declining Support Amid Rising Public Criticism and Partisan Divide

July 20, 2025
Trump's Immigration Policies Face Declining Support Amid Rising Public Criticism and Partisan Divide
  • 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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