Another Insurrection Summer of Love.
A new CBS News poll shows most Americans support President Trump's immigration enforcement policies, crediting the program with improving public safety. But approval varies depending on perceptions of who's being deported and how the program is carried out.
Key Details:
A slight majority say the deportation program focuses on dangerous criminals, leading to strong support.
Republicans overwhelmingly approve, while Independents' support has cooled in recent months.
Most Americans say the policy improves safety, but concerns remain over due process and potential economic impact.
Diving Deeper:
President Trump's deportation strategy is receiving net-positive approval from a majority of Americans, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll, as the administration doubles down on efforts to remove illegal aliens from the country. The results come amid a weekend of protests in Los Angeles and national debate over how far the policy should go -- and who exactly is being targeted.
The poll, conducted June 4--6 with over 2,400 respondents, found that while views on the scope of the deportation program vary, more Americans believe it's making the country safer. A slim majority said they believe the administration is prioritizing the deportation of individuals they consider dangerous criminals -- and those respondents overwhelmingly support the program.
Among Republicans, support is dominant and unshaken. CBS notes that "Trump's approval rating on immigration continues to be higher than his marks on the economy and inflation." Among Democrats and Independents, however, views are more fractured, particularly when deportations appear broader than expected or when legal residents are swept up.
The core of Trump's approach -- removing illegal aliens with criminal records -- is resonating. More Americans say they see the U.S. becoming safer because of the program than say the opposite. That perception is helping to insulate Trump from critics who argue the policies are overly aggressive.
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