President Trump’s approval rating on immigration has dropped to 41 percent, marking the lowest level since he returned to office, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released Thursday.
The two-day survey, conducted earlier this week, found that about half of respondents disapprove of the way the president has handled his administration’s aggressive immigration policies. The decline comes as nationwide protests are planned in response to recent enforcement actions, including workplace raids and expanded deportation efforts.
The White House dismissed concerns about the polling numbers. In a statement, spokeswoman Abigail Jackson defended the administration’s approach, saying the president’s immigration agenda remains popular and has garnered bipartisan backing.
“President Trump’s immigration agenda is hugely popular and has recently received large amounts of bipartisan support,” Jackson said. “He was elected on his pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation in history, and the American people are happy he’s keeping his promise.”
Public opinion has shifted notably in recent weeks, particularly after protests erupted in Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids across California. These demonstrations have drawn attention to the administration’s escalated enforcement tactics and their impact on communities.
Earlier this year, the president’s approval on immigration had been much higher. A February poll showed more than half of respondents supported his handling of the issue, representing a peak for his second term. However, as enforcement efforts have intensified, support has eroded among both independents and some moderate voters.
