Summary
A Gallup poll shows that 79% of Americans now view immigration as beneficial, up from 64% a year ago. This positive shift includes increases among Republicans and independents. During President Trump's latest term, more Americans, including Republicans, support pathways to citizenship for immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status.
Key Facts
- 79% of Americans say immigration is a "good thing," a rise from 64% last year.
- Only 20% of U.S. adults currently see immigration as negative, down from 32% last year.
- Republican support for immigration being positive has increased, with 66% now in favor compared to 39% last year.
- The percentage of Americans wanting to decrease immigration has dropped from 55% to 30%.
- About 40% of Americans want immigration levels to stay the same, while 26% favor an increase.
- The portion of Republicans who wish to decrease immigration fell from 88% to 48%.
- Most Americans support a path to citizenship for immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status.
