Majority of Americans think Trump's deportation campaign is going too far

"Trump's approval rating on one of his signature campaign issues has eroded steadily over the past year, falling to 40 percent in the latest poll, down10 pointsfrom a year ago, when half the country approved of his handling of immigration. The president receives higher marks - 47 percent approval - for his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, specifically. Illegal border crossings rose dramatically during the Biden administration but dropped sharply in Trump's first year."

"The widespread negative views of Trump's immigration crackdown underscore a stark political reality ahead of his State of the Union address next week. Once a pillar in the president's efforts to build a larger electoral coalition in 2024, immigration may no longer be a reliable bulwark for GOP lawmakers, who are increasingly worried about their chances of maintaining full control of Congress in the midterm elections this fall."

Public attitudes toward immigration enforcement have shifted, with 58 percent saying deportation of undocumented immigrants has gone too far and 62 percent opposing aggressive ICE tactics. Federal immigration personnel shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, prompting widespread upset and anger. Approval of the president's handling of immigration fell to 40 percent, down ten points from a year earlier, while 47 percent approve of his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Illegal border crossings rose during the Biden administration and fell sharply in the president's first year. Half of respondents support deporting the estimated 14 million undocumented immigrants, and 50 percent oppose abolishing ICE.

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