Harry Enten: Trump's Immigration Approval Ratings Plummet

Declining Approval on Immigration

• 📉 Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration has significantly declined, with net approval ratings in the negative across multiple polls (Gallup: -27, Quinnipiac: -16).
• 🎯 This issue, once considered Trump's strongest, has seen the American public turn against his administration's policies.
• ⚠️ The immigration crackdown is negatively impacting public perception, affecting both Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Impact on Hispanic Voters

• 📊 Trump's net approval rating among Hispanic voters has fallen sharply from -2 in February to -26 in June, a significant drop from his previous strong performance.
• 📉 This decline brings his approval among this demographic back to historically low levels seen in his first term.

ICE and Enforcement Scrutiny

• 🧊 ICE's approval rating has also dropped significantly, from an average of 0 during Trump's first term to -17 in June 2025.
• ⚖️ A federal judge in Southern California ordered a halt to immigration arrests without probable cause, citing concerns about detentions based solely on race, spoken language, or occupation.
• 🏥 Reports indicate that a significant portion of detainees at the Alcatraz facility in Florida have no criminal history or pending charges, raising further questions about enforcement practices.

Shifting Public and Political Sentiment

• 🗣️ The administration's immigration policies, including mass deportations and aggressive raids, are facing increased scrutiny and criticism, even from some who previously supported Trump.
• 📢 Figures like Joe Rogan and online communities (the