Staff Reports
Recent polling data reveals that President Trump’s promise to deport illegal migrants with criminal records is overwhelmingly popular among Americans. A stunning 87 percent of respondents either strongly support or somewhat favor these deportations, underscoring a broad consensus for a national crackdown on illegal migration. With only 10 percent opposing this stance, it seems that most Americans are not just on board, but ready to make America safer by ridding the country of those who threaten its laws and communities.
Even more telling is the public opinion on deporting all illegal immigrants. Only 19 percent of Americans strongly oppose this measure, while a solid 56 percent are in favor of deporting illegals across the board. These numbers indicate a significant shift in America’s tolerance for illegal immigration, amplified since Trump’s election. The so-called “preference cascade” in political sentiment is clearly materializing, revealing that a substantial portion of the electorate is ready for action against immigration policies that have historically favored leniency.
While many politicians may fear a public backlash against aggressive enforcement of immigration laws, the recent numbers suggest just the opposite: Americans are eager for the Trump administration to take measured steps to remove wage-cutting and rent-spiking illegal migrants from the country. The timing could not be better, as political attention shifts toward the broader implications of legal migration. There is mounting public frustration over programs like the H-1B visa, which many believe exacerbate economic challenges for working-class Americans, undermining their job security during an already turbulent economic climate.
Despite this overwhelming support for stricter immigration measures, pro-migration groups are crossing their fingers, hoping for chaos and disorder in Trump’s enforcement campaign. They believe that any missteps will allow the mainstream media to sensationalize the situation, painting it as a cruel ordeal for those being deported. This strategy, however, seems to disregard the reality that the majority of Americans are informed and increasingly support stringent immigration reforms, not pandering to those who seek to bypass the law.
87% OF AMERICANS WANT THESE ILLEGALLY ALIENS OUT OF COUNTRY NOW!https://t.co/lWs8fL3006
— J.J. Carrell (@JJCarrell14) January 19, 2025
The poll from Ipsos, commissioned by the New York Times, reveals the disturbing trend that even within the Democratic Party, support for deporting criminal migrants is not absent. Only 16 percent oppose deporting these criminals, and a mere 34 percent of Democrats strongly oppose deporting all undocumented immigrants. A growing number of Senate Democrats are likely feeling the heat, with increasing legislative support for measures like the proposed Laken Riley bill, which seeks to detain criminal migrants. This reflects a political awakening to the consequences of policies implemented under the Biden administration, which many view as detrimental to public safety and national integrity.
As America gears up for the 2026 midterm elections, the pivot toward stronger immigration enforcement could reshape not only the political landscape but also the fabric of American society. With a significant portion of the population believing that immigrants, both legal and illegal, contribute to rising crime and economic strain, the narrative is shifting. The public is beginning to perceive a direct linkage between unchecked immigration and their personal challenges, fueling demand for reform. The era of open borders may soon face a wake-up call, as Americans push back against policies that have, until now, gone largely unchallenged.
