Background on the President and His Policies
President Donald Trump, who took office in January after a 2017-2021 term, has seen a decline in public support for his hardline immigration policies. Trump’s campaign promise included launching a historic deportation campaign and labeling undocumented immigrants as “savages” and “animals.”
Key Findings from CNN and CBS Polls
Recently published polls by CNN and CBS News indicate that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation strategy.
- CNN Poll: 55% of respondents believe that the raids have gone too far, marking a 10% increase since February, shortly after Trump assumed office.
- CNN Poll: 57% oppose the plans to build massive detention centers, while only 26% support the idea.
- CBS News Poll: 56% of Americans believe that the Trump administration is targeting migrants who do not pose a public security threat, up from 47% last month.
- CBS News Poll: Only 49% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration policies, down from 54% last month and 59% in February.
Support Among Political Groups
Despite the declining support, backing remains nearly unanimous among Republicans (91%), while opposition stands at 59% among independents and 86% among Democrats.
Trump’s Recent Statements
Trump celebrated the first six months of his second presidency with a visit to his Virginia golf club near Washington, D.C., and claimed that this period is “hailed as one of the most significant of any president.” He stated, “Six months is not enough time to have fully revived an important country,” contrasting it with his description of the nation as “dead” a year ago. Now, he claims that the United States is “the most respected country in the world.”
According to the CBS News poll, Trump’s overall approval rating has also dropped. Currently, only 42% of Americans approve of his management, down from 53% in February.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What has led to the decline in support for Trump’s deportation policies? A: Public opinion polls by CNN and CBS News show that 55% of respondents believe the raids have gone too far, with a 10% increase since February.
- Q: How do Americans feel about mass detention centers? A: According to the CNN poll, 57% oppose the construction of massive detention centers, while only 26% support the idea.
- Q: Is there growing concern about how Trump’s administration treats migrants? A: The CBS News poll indicates that 56% of Americans believe the Trump administration is targeting migrants who do not pose a public security threat.
- Q: What is Trump’s current approval rating? A: The CBS News poll shows that only 42% of Americans approve of Trump’s management, down from 53% in February.
