Source: Fortune
Summary
A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into American cities. The poll also suggests that independents are increasingly uncomfortable with Trump’s tactics, with about 6 in 10 saying he has “gone too far” in deporting immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Republicans remain supportive of Trump’s immigration policies, but independents are largely disapproving. The poll found that about 38% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s handling of immigration, which has not changed since January.
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The numbers tell one story.
Trump’s immigration policies have created a rift among independents, with many feeling he has “gone too far”. Republicans remain loyal, but the party’s advantage on immigration has shrunk since October. The AP-NORC poll reveals a growing discomfort with Trump’s tactics, particularly among independents. The president’s approval on immigration remains steady, but his overall approval rating has declined slightly since the beginning of his second term.
Trump’s immigration approach is a sore spot for independents, and the narrowing of Republicans’ advantage on immigration is a warning sign for Trump’s party.
