Poll Reveals Growing Concerns Over Trump's Immigration Tactics

Thu Feb 12 2026 23:57:24 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A recent AP-NORC poll shows that nearly 60% of U.S. adults believe President Trump's immigration enforcement strategies have gone too far, especially among independents who are increasingly disapproving of his methods.

The AP-NORC poll highlights a significant shift in public sentiment regarding President Trump's immigration tactics. Approximately 60% of Americans feel he has overstepped by deploying federal agents in cities, with independents particularly apprehensive. As the Republican Party's advantage on immigration diminishes, Trump's overall approval ratings remain lukewarm, reflecting a divide even within his own party.

According to a recent AP-NORC poll, around 60% of adults in the United States believe that President Trump has gone too far in sending federal immigration agents into cities, revealing a growing unease particularly among independent voters.

The poll indicates that only about 40% of adults currently approve of Trump's handling of immigration, a decline from earlier in his presidency. Currently, both Republican and Democratic parties are seen as capable of managing immigration, with about 30% of respondents trusting each party to handle the issue better than the other.

Despite steadfast support from his core Republican base, more independents are expressing discomfort about Trump's aggressive immigration tactics, including militarized responses to protests. One independent voter from Michigan, Brenna Shaw, criticized these actions as reminiscent of gestapo tactics, citing recent fatalities of U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement operations.

Across party lines, independent voters show a clear disapproval of how immigration is being managed, leading to decreased trust in the Republican Party's ability to effectively handle immigration issues. Today’s poll reflects an alarming trend for Republicans, showing a narrowing gap in public confidence on immigration, with the difference between Democratic and Republican trust at just four percentage points.

Amid mounting tensions and public outcry over military-like operations in cities like Minneapolis, the perception surrounding immigration enforcement continues to shift, raising significant concerns as the 2024 elections approach. Poll results reveal that Trump's overall approval rating stands at approximately 36%, confirming the challenging landscape he faces moving forward.