A new national poll published in April 30, 2025 by CNN and conducted by the SSRS polling institute, reveals that 52% of Americans disapprove of the immigration policies of Donald Trump’s Administration, who is going through his first 100 days of a new presidential term.
This percentage reflects a significant increase in disapproval compared to last February, when the figure stood at 45%. Only 33% of those polled currently support his immigration management, a drop from 39% two months ago.
Mass deportations
The rejection is centered on the implementation of mass deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
A legislation that had only been invoked in times of war and that Trump now uses in his immigration policies as a legal basis to accelerate expulsions.
One of the cases that has caused the most indignation is that of Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran migrant who was deported despite having a judicial protection order.
He was sent to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, which generated protests in the U.S. and public pressure to allow his return.
Fifty-six percent of those surveyed are in favor of their return.
Moreover, 52% believe that these measures have not made the country safer, as the White House argues.
Only 43% believe that the government acts with care in enforcing immigration laws, compared to 57% who think the opposite.
Political impact
The figures show a negative effect on the president’s perception.
Although Trump’s immigration policies have more support than his overall approval, it remains low:
Just 41% approve of his overall performance in his first 100 days, the lowest rate since records have been kept, even compared to his first term in office between 2017 and 2020.
Only 43% believe the government acts carefully when enforcing immigration laws
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Additionally, 59% believe that his policies have worsened the economy, further complicating the outlook for his government.
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