Trump's support on immigration policies wane this term, poll shows

Trump's support on immigration policies wane this term, poll shows

According to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, Americans hold mixed views on President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The poll reveals a decline in approval ratings for Trump's immigration handling, with 46% of respondents approving and 53% disapproving. This marks a 4-point drop from a February poll, making it Trump's best rating across seven issues tested in the survey [1].

Voters are divided on various aspects of immigration. While 48% believe Trump is "going too far" in deporting undocumented immigrants, 50% think he is either handling it correctly or not going far enough. A close split exists on deporting suspected gang members to an El Salvador prison without a court hearing, with 47% supporting it and 51% opposing [1].

The poll also highlights a notable partisan divide. About 9 in 10 Republicans approve of Trump's handling of immigration, compared to 1 in 10 Democrats. Independents are more evenly split, with 45% approving. Among Trump's 2024 voters, 93% approve, while only 8% of those who voted for Kamala Harris approve. Non-voters disapprove by a 59%-40% margin [1].

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a migrant deported to El Salvador despite a court order, has drawn significant attention. More respondents (42%) want Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S. rather than remaining in El Salvador (26%). However, 30% are unsure about the case [1].

Trump's immigration policies have also had an impact on travel between India and the U.S. A 9% drop in Indian passport holders traveling to the U.S. in early 2017 has been attributed to concerns over the Trump administration's immigration policies. This decline has been exacerbated by visa revocations and increased scrutiny at U.S. entry points [2].

The travel industry has noted a decline in occupancy on flights to and from the U.S., with airlines reducing fares to fill up planes. The Indian government has raised the issue with the Trump administration, but the long-term impact on travel remains uncertain [2].

Despite criticism from some MAGA-friendly voices, the White House continues to defend its law enforcement tactics, including deportations and targeting of pro-Palestinian protesters. President Trump is leaning into the fight over his immigration policies, viewing it as a winnable battle [3].

References:
[1] https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/americans-us-bring-back-abrego-garcia-views-mixed/story?id=121123625
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/india-us-travel-plans-fly-into-trumpulence-amid-trumps-immigration-policies/articleshow/120463669.cms
[3] https://www.yahoo.com/news/loud-voices-maga-world-starting-222536276.html