Donald Trump takes a hit on immigration as new poll shows majority of voters disapprove of his handling of his signature MAGA issue

US President Donald Trump is experiencing a reversal in approval on one of his hallmark issues, that led him to win the elections, that is immigration policy, as per the latest poll.

Donald Trump Faces Backlash Over Immigration Policy

A majority of Americans now disapprove of the way he's addressing the subject that at one point dominated his path to the White House, revealed a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.

The survey found that 53% disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with a mere 48% expressing approval, as per Daily Mail. That is a significant change from February when the poll showed that Trump had 50% approval and 48% disapproval, according to the report.


This loss of public support comes even after the Trump administration has increased its emphasis on border security and a White House fact sheet highlighted that, "Between January 20 and April 1, only 9 illegal aliens were released into the United States, a staggering 99.9% decrease from the 184,241 released into the country under Biden during the same period last year," quoted Daily Mail.

Donald Trump's Overall Approval Slips to 44%

However, those numbers have not yet led to increased public support. Trump's overall approval has also fallen, as per a Fox News poll, his approval rate is at 44%, lower than at the start of his first term and behind other presidents during the same period, according to Daily Mail.

Independent Voters Disapprove Most

Daily Mail reported that the poll found 56% disapproval among independents on immigration, while Democrats disapprove by 90%, and just 11% of Republicans disapprove.

Crackdown Extends Beyond Borders

The Trump administration has also been cracking down on leaders of anti-Israel student protests, carrying out a broader mass deportation campaign, and going after student visa holders, reported Daily Mail.

FAQs

Is Trump still focused on border security?
Yes, the White House bragged that only 9 illegal immigrants were released this year, compared to over 184,000 last year under Biden.

Is Trump doing anything else immigration-related?
He’s also targeting student visa holders and protest leaders tied to anti-Israel demonstrations.