President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration has led to heated protests in Los Angeles and other cities. Despite this, a recent CBS News/YouGov poll conducted from June 4-6 revealed that a majority of Americans are backing his immigration policies. 54% of respondents approved of Trump’s deportation policy, while 50% supported his approach to immigration, higher than his ratings on economic policies and tackling inflation.
Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles on June 8 added fuel to the already tense situation. Immigration authorities have been conducting raids and deportations nationwide, with a recent incident at a restaurant in San Diego resulting in multiple arrests. The protests in Los Angeles turned violent, leading to clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators. California National Guard troops were brought in by Trump against the objections of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Despite some criticism, Trump defended his actions on social media, stating that those causing trouble are not protesters but troublemakers and insurrectionists. The poll indicated that a majority of voters, especially Republicans, support the administration’s deportation efforts and believe that Trump’s crackdown is enhancing national security.
Trump has emphasized that his administration is targeting violent criminals among illegal immigrants, justifying the use of wartime powers. While a Pew Research Center survey showed support for deporting illegal immigrants, concerns have been raised about the lack of due process in the deportations, with some nonviolent offenders and individuals with no criminal record being caught in the crackdown.
Although Trump enjoys strong backing on immigration policy, his overall approval ratings have remained somewhat low. Polls suggest that his approval ratings range between 45% and 50% in early June.
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“Trump garners strong support on immigration despite protests in Los Angeles, according to a report by Lauren Villagran on USA TODAY.”
