Majority of Americans Support Trump’s Immigration Policies [WATCH]

As President Donald Trump’s immigration policies take shape, public opinion is shifting significantly in favor of his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Recent polling indicates that Americans are increasingly supportive of mass deportations and the broader enforcement actions implemented in major sanctuary cities across the country.

CNN data analyst Harry Enten revealed the results during a recent broadcast, highlighting a stark shift in public attitudes toward immigration policy.

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Eight years ago, Democrats held an 11-point advantage over Republicans on the issue of immigration.

By 2017, then-President Trump faced heavy criticism for policies such as family separations at detention centers. However, the political landscape has since changed dramatically.

“Look at where they are now, though,” Enten said.

“A poll out last week after Donald Trump took office… look at the margin Republicans are putting up here! A twenty-two-point lead over Democrats. You rarely see issues in which the American people side so much with one party over the other.”

The 33-point swing underscores the growing importance of immigration as a political issue. Trump, fulfilling campaign promises, launched a series of mass deportations in cities like Chicago and Boston during his first day back in office.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported over 500 apprehensions of violent criminals per day, a number that surpassed 900 apprehensions on Sunday alone.

Enten observed that this dramatic enforcement effort has given Republicans a substantial advantage.

“It just gives the Republicans a lot more leverage,” he explained.

CNN host Kate Bolduan pressed Enten on how this shift in sentiment translates to broader public support for Trump over  Joe Biden.

Enten responded with data showing a significant change in how Americans perceive the nation’s direction on immigration.

Last month, according to an Ipsos/Reuters poll, only 14% of Americans believed the country was on the right track regarding immigration policy.

That figure has now climbed by 23 points to 37%. Simultaneously, the percentage of Americans who think the country is on the wrong track has dropped from 62% to 42%.

“Still slightly more Americans saying we’re on the wrong track than the right track,” Enten acknowledged, “but the right track number has gone through the roof.”

Enten emphasized that Trump’s immigration policies have significantly influenced public opinion.

“The bottom line is this: Many more Americans are saying that the country is on the right track than the wrong track. They’re liking a lot more what we’re doing on immigration than just a month ago in the Biden administration. They’re liking a lot more what Republicans and what Donald Trump are doing than what Joe Biden and the Democrats were doing.”

When asked about Trump’s performance on immigration, a decisive 46% of voters approved, while only 39% disapproved.

“You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to know that forty-six is bigger than thirty-nine,” Enten quipped.

The GOP has turned a 11 pt deficit on who Americans trust on immigration in Trump’s first term at roughly this point into a 22 point lead right now.

Moreover, the percentage who say we’re on the right track on immigration is up 23 points under Trump than it was under Biden. pic.twitter.com/FEaN41kozD

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) January 27, 2025

Trump’s enforcement measures have been met with enthusiasm in communities affected by years of crime linked to criminal illegal immigrants.

White House border czar Tom Homan further raised the stakes, threatening to arrest local and state leaders who obstruct federal immigration enforcement or shield illegal immigrants.

In another move, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that ICE officials are now authorized to review the parole status of migrants who entered the U.S. under expanded humanitarian asylum programs during the Biden-Harris administration.

ICE agents have also been encouraged to consider expedited removal for immigrants who qualify but are not yet subject to it under existing policies.

As mass deportations continue, the administration is banking on its immigration agenda to resonate with voters, strengthening its political position heading into future elections.

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