Trump Admin Push to Decrease Immigration Has Less and Less Support
Summary
Fewer Americans now want immigration to be reduced compared to the peak during President Donald Trump's 2024 reelection campaign. A recent Gallup survey shows most people see immigration as a good thing, and fewer Republicans want to cut immigration levels than before.Key Facts
- Support for reducing immigration has dropped since 2024, especially among Republicans.
- 73% of Americans now say immigration is good for the country, slightly down from a record 79% in 2025.
- Only 21% of Americans think immigration is bad for the U.S.
- 35% want immigration levels to stay the same, 31% want them increased, and 29% want them decreased.
- The drop in support for stricter immigration policies followed public clashes between immigration officers and citizens, some resulting in deaths.
- President Trump returned to office promising mass deportations and stricter border control after a rise in illegal border crossings.
- Experts note that Americans reacted more to border problems than to immigration itself during the 2024 campaign.
- The current administration's focus on deportations and cuts to legal immigration is causing unrest inside the country.
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