Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows 39 percent of US adults approve of Trump's immigration performance, down from 49 percent at the start of his second term. About half of Americans say Trump has gone too far on deportations and restricting legal immigration, though roughly 8 in 10 Republicans continue to support his approach.
Public approval of President Trump's handling of immigration has declined significantly since the beginning of his second term, according to recent polling data. The shift reflects growing concern among Americans about the scope and methods of enforcement actions, particularly regarding deportations and restrictions on legal immigration pathways.
While overall support has weakened, Trump's base remains largely unified behind his immigration agenda. Republican voters continue to back his approach at substantially higher rates than the general population, though even this support has edged downward from earlier levels. The immigration issue continues to rank as a stronger political asset for Trump compared to other policy areas such as economic management or foreign affairs.
Americans remain divided on whether specific enforcement measures represent appropriate use of presidential authority. Roughly half believe Trump has overstepped in restricting legal immigration and in deporting undocumented immigrants. A larger majority, however, express concern about tactics involving traffic stops to identify undocumented immigrants and the deployment of federal agents in cities, viewing these as excessive.
Trump's overall approval rating on economic matters has fallen more sharply, dropping to 32 percent from 40 percent at the start of his term. This represents a notable shift from his first presidency, when economic performance was considered a stronger political advantage.
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