A recent poll conducted by The New York Times from September 22 to 27 reveals that a majority of Americans are in favor of President Donald Trump's deportation policies.
The survey, which included 1,313 registered voters, found that 54 percent support the deportation of immigrants residing illegally in the United States back to their countries of origin.
As reported by Western Journal, despite the portrayal of deportations as harsh by Democrats and mainstream media, public backing for these measures remains robust. The New York Times highlighted that "a 51 percent majority said the government was mostly deporting people who should be deported."
Furthermore, the report indicated that "54 percent of voters said they supported deporting immigrants living in the United States illegally including nearly 20 percent of Democrats." However, the Times also acknowledged that "a slim majority of voters said the Trump administrations process for deportation had mostly been unfair, and a majority thought Mr. Trump had gone too far on immigration enforcement."
The survey identified opposition to deportations within specific demographics. Among women, 29 percent registered as "strongly oppose," while 45 percent of Hispanics expressed strong opposition. Non-white college graduates also showed significant resistance, with 31 percent in the "strongly oppose" category.
Overall, only 24 percent of respondents strongly opposed deportations, and independents were divided, with just 25 percent in strong opposition. Notably, among those planning to vote for Trump in 2024, a striking 94 percent supported the deportations.
Critics argue that the phrasing of the poll may have influenced the results. The Times described the policy as "deporting immigrants living in the United States illegally," a choice of words that could mislead respondents by labeling illegal aliens as "immigrants" and potentially suggesting that the deportations themselves are illegal.
A more straightforward question, such as "Do you support the deportation of illegal immigrants?" might have yielded even stronger support for the policy.
Despite facing opposition from legacy media, Hollywood, academia, and Democrats, President Trump maintains a 54 percent approval rating on this issue.
This level of support underscores the enduring appeal of his immigration policies among a significant portion of the American electorate.
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