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Trump's Immigration Support Plummets Amid Rising Discontent

7/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Support for Trump's immigration policies is waning, with a CBS/YouGov poll showing 56% disapproval of his deportation efforts. While 91% of Republicans still back him, only 14% of Democrats do. His overall approval rating has dipped to 42%, signaling rising discontent, especially among independents and Hispanic voters.

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Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was initiated in 2012 under President Obama, allowing approximately 800,000 undocumented immigrants, known as "Dreamers," to work legally in the U.S. However, in 2017, President Trump announced plans to end DACA, igniting widespread protests and highlighting a significant shift in public opinion on immigration, with 73% supporting DACA and 56% opposing Trump's deportation policies.

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Story summary

Support for Trump's immigration policies is waning, with a CBS/YouGov poll showing 56% disapproval of his deportation efforts. While 91% of Republicans still back him, only 14% of Democrats do. His overall approval rating has dipped to 42%, signaling rising discontent, especially among independents and Hispanic voters.

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