WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that about 60% of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has gone too far with his immigration tactics, which include deploying federal agents in urban areas. This growing concern is particularly pronounced among political independents as their comfort with Trump's methods decreases.
Currently, around 40% of Americans approve of Trump's overall immigration stance, maintaining steady views since the previous month. However, Republican trust on immigration issues appears to be diminishing, as only 30% of respondents now believe the party outperforms Democrats in handling these matters — a notable decline from previous months.
The survey found a deep divide in opinions across party lines: while most Democrats and a significant proportion of independents express disapproval of Trump's federal law enforcement methods, Republican support remains high for his strategies. Yet, even within Republican circles, there’s a notable minority that believes Trump hasn't gone far enough.
The situation escalates amid rising tensions in cities like Minneapolis, where recent federal actions have led to violent confrontations and civilian casualties, amplifying the concerns expressed in the poll. Reports suggest Trump's immigration strategies are increasingly viewed as excessive, with many criticizing the militarization of urban environments.
For independents, the sentiment is growing: approximately 60% now express the belief that Trump's policies on deportations are overly aggressive, a rise from previous assessments.
Amid these transitions, Trump's approval ratings relating to immigration have not shifted significantly, remaining at approximately 38%. The broader implications for Republican support and the administration's overall strategy reveal a contentious landscape as the political atmosphere heads into the midterm elections.
Currently, around 40% of Americans approve of Trump's overall immigration stance, maintaining steady views since the previous month. However, Republican trust on immigration issues appears to be diminishing, as only 30% of respondents now believe the party outperforms Democrats in handling these matters — a notable decline from previous months.
The survey found a deep divide in opinions across party lines: while most Democrats and a significant proportion of independents express disapproval of Trump's federal law enforcement methods, Republican support remains high for his strategies. Yet, even within Republican circles, there’s a notable minority that believes Trump hasn't gone far enough.
The situation escalates amid rising tensions in cities like Minneapolis, where recent federal actions have led to violent confrontations and civilian casualties, amplifying the concerns expressed in the poll. Reports suggest Trump's immigration strategies are increasingly viewed as excessive, with many criticizing the militarization of urban environments.
For independents, the sentiment is growing: approximately 60% now express the belief that Trump's policies on deportations are overly aggressive, a rise from previous assessments.
Amid these transitions, Trump's approval ratings relating to immigration have not shifted significantly, remaining at approximately 38%. The broader implications for Republican support and the administration's overall strategy reveal a contentious landscape as the political atmosphere heads into the midterm elections.
