Trump's deportation program nets positive approval amid contrasting views over its scope, CBS News poll finds
- A CBS News/YouGov survey conducted from June 4-6 found 54% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's deportation efforts before Los Angeles riots erupted.
- The federal immigration enforcement triggered riots in Los Angeles and protests in New York City, as mobs resisted raids during escalating crackdowns.
- Trump intensified enforcement by deploying the National Guard and pressuring local leaders to control unrest while focusing on removing violent criminal illegal aliens.
- About 42% of respondents said deportations make Americans feel safer, yet 63% want illegal immigrants to have hearings before removal, showing public division.
- Support remains strong among Republicans and those favoring targeting criminals, indicating the issue shapes political mandates and complicates Democratic opposition.
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Poll: 54 Percent Of Americans Support President Trump’s Program To Deport Illegal Aliens As National Guard Boosted To 4,000 In Los Angeles, 700 Marines Sent
By Robert Romano 54 percent of Americans approved of President Donald Trump’s program to deport illegal aliens, the latest CBS News poll taken June 4 to June 6 shows. The consistent findings throughout President Trump’s second term that began on Jan. 20 show that immigration, key to Trump’s wins in 2016 and 2024, are now his most-popular issue among voters. That’s a popular mandate. The news comes as the President and Secretary of Defense Pete H…
New Poll Shows Exactly What The American People Think Of Trump's Deportation Program
A new poll shows most Americans support Trump’s push to deport illegal immigrants, especially dangerous criminals. But many have doubts about how the program is being carried out — and whether it goes too far. Key Facts: A slight majority say Trump’s deportation efforts focus on dangerous criminals, and those respondents strongly support the program. Half of Americans believe more people are being deported than Trump promised in 2024, and most …
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