Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration has dropped to its lowest level in his current term according to a recent poll. This decline comes amid criticism of his administration's immigration tactics, including fatal shootings by federal agents and controversial enforcement practices.
Key Facts
- President Trump's immigration approval rating is the lowest of his current term, with a net approval of -18 points.
- 58% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, while 40% approve.
- The poll shows more people trust Trump on immigration than Democrats in Congress, with 38% favoring Trump.
- Reports have criticized federal immigration operations for aggressive tactics.
- Two U.S. citizens were shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January.
- The poll included 2,589 adults and was conducted from February 12 to February 17.
- The poll's margin of error is plus or minus two percentage points.
- Americans increasingly feel the administration's immigration measures are too harsh, rising from 48% in April 2025 to 58% now.
