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Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds

Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds

Summary

President Trump's approval rating on immigration has dropped to its lowest point ever, according to a new poll. The survey results come amid public backlash after two fatal shootings linked to immigration enforcement. More than half of the poll respondents believe immigration officials have been too aggressive in their actions.

Key Facts

  • President Trump’s immigration approval rating is now at 39%.
  • This rating dropped from 41% earlier in the same month.
  • The drop follows incidents where immigration agents were involved in two fatal shootings.
  • One of the victims was Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse shot by a border agent.
  • Another victim, Renee Nicole Good, was shot by an ICE agent earlier in the month.
  • More than 58% of people surveyed think immigration enforcement has been too harsh.
  • President Trump plans to send his border adviser, Tom Homan, to Minneapolis.
  • An additional poll found similar sentiments about immigration enforcement.

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