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Trump's Immigration Approval Hits Record Low at 27%

7/16/2025

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Trump's Immigration Approval Plummets

President Donald Trump's approval ratings on immigration have taken a significant hit, plummeting to a mere 27%. Support among Republicans for reducing immigration has halved, dropping from 88% to 48%. Additionally, his approval among Hispanics has nosedived to a troubling negative 26%, reflecting a growing discontent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now at minus 17 points.

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Democrats: Support Declines

Support for the Democrat Party has dipped to 40%, according to the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll, while disapproval has surged to 60%. Meanwhile, Republicans have seen a slight improvement, with a 48% disapproval rating. Trump's approval holds steady at 50% on immigration and American values, making his approach to inflation pivotal for upcoming elections.

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Historical Context

In January 2017, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13768 to enhance immigration enforcement, reflecting a key campaign promise. By 2018, 88% of Republicans supported stricter immigration policies. However, Trump's approval ratings on immigration have since dropped to 27%, with Republican support halving to 48%, indicating a significant backlash that could influence the party's electoral strategy.

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Trump's Immigration Approval Plummets

President Donald Trump's approval ratings on immigration have taken a significant hit, plummeting to a mere 27%. Support among Republicans for reducing immigration has halved, dropping from 88% to 48%. Additionally, his approval among Hispanics has nosedived to a troubling negative 26%, reflecting a growing discontent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now at minus 17 points.

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