Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Trump’s Immigration Approval Hits Record Low
Recent polling data reveals a significant decline in American approval of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, reaching an all-time low. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that just 39% of respondents approve of Trump’s handling of immigration, a decrease from 41% earlier this month.
Deepening Discontent Over Immigration Policies
The polling data, collected over a weekend in January, came shortly after a tragic incident in Minneapolis. Immigration officers fatally shot a U.S. citizen during a protest against the administration’s aggressive immigration tactics. This event has amplified discussions around the effectiveness and morality of the government’s crackdown on immigration.
Public Sentiment on ICE Actions
- 58% of those surveyed believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has overreached in its crackdown on immigration.
- Only 12% feel ICE has not gone far enough.
- 26% of respondents think the current efforts by ICE are appropriate.
Among Democrats, an overwhelming 90% feel that ICE’s actions have been excessive, while only 20% of Republicans share this view. Independents also display significant concern, with 60% agreeing that the crackdown has gone too far.
Trump’s Overall Approval Ratings Decline
Trump’s overall approval rating has fallen to 38%, which ties his lowest rating during his current term. This disapproval is amid growing voter dissatisfaction linked to rising prices and concerns for the upcoming midterm elections.
In comparison, Trump performs better than his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, concerning immigration issues. The poll reflects that 37% of Americans favor the Republican stance on immigration, while 32% prefer the Democratic approach.
Political Implications and Future Impact
As public sentiment trends downward, Republican candidates face a challenging political landscape. Notably, Chris Madel, a leading GOP candidate for Minnesota governor, recently withdrew from the race, citing that Trump’s immigration policies have made the contest unfavorable for Republicans.
Despite the dissatisfaction surrounding his policies, Trump has maintained a communicative approach. Recently, he noted a productive dialogue with Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz, suggesting a potential shift toward cooperation.
This Reuters/Ipsos poll collected responses from 1,139 adults nationwide and holds a margin of error of approximately 3 percentage points. The evolving landscape of immigration sentiments in America will continue to shape the political dialogue as the midterm elections approach.
