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Domestic political poll

Donald Trump's Immigration Approval Hits Low

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

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The declining public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies, particularly among men, could influence future political decisions and potentially impact sectors related to immigration enforcement and border security. The retreat from deportation surges in United States===Minnesota might signal a shift in policy, affecting companies involved in these operations.

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies has fallen to its lowest level since his return to the White House, now at 38%. This decline is particularly notable among American men, a key demographic in his 2024 election victory, whose support has dropped from nearly 50% to 41%. Among women, support has fallen to 35%. The poll also shows Donald Trump's overall approval rating remains at 38%, the lowest of his presidency. This comes after Donald Trump ordered sweeping immigration raids in January 2025 and his administration's recent agreement to end a deportation surge in United States===Minnesota, following an incident where immigration agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens.

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Donald Trump's public approval for his immigration policies has fallen to its lowest level since his return to the White House, with a significant drop in support among men. His overall approval rating also remains at its lowest during his presidency.
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The United States is the nation where Donald Trump's immigration policies are being implemented and where the public approval poll was conducted. The event of immigration agents fatally shooting two U.S. citizens occurred in United States===Minnesota, a state within the United States.
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Reuters, in collaboration with Ipsos, conducted the poll that revealed the decline in Donald Trump's approval ratings regarding immigration policies.
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Ipsos, in collaboration with Reuters, conducted the poll that revealed the decline in Donald Trump's approval ratings regarding immigration policies.
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In United States===Minnesota, immigration agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, leading to protests and Donald Trump's administration agreeing to end its deportation surge in the state.
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