Trump Policies Unpopular: Polls on Military & Immigration
despite theoretical support for decisive action, President Trump’s immigration policies in Los Angeles face mounting public disapproval. A recent reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a split: while nearly half back military deployment, less than 40% approve of his handling. News Directory 3 reports on the controversy surrounding the detention of Senator Alex Padilla and the impact of indiscriminate immigration raids, causing significant public unease. Frank Luntz highlights the disconnect: the public favors border security but rejects the governance’s implementation, particularly with immigration tactics.Even Trump’s stance appears wavering, recognizing labor force concerns while maintaining the stance against undocumented individuals. Public backlash intensifies, fueled by increasing scrutiny of the administration’s approach to both military deployments and immigration enforcement.Discover what’s next …
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Faces public Disapproval in Los Angeles
Updated June 14, 2025
President donald Trump’s intensified focus on immigration and deployment of federal forces in Los Angeles is encountering meaningful public resistance, despite initial support for decisive measures to maintain order. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll highlights a notable split: While 48% theoretically back military deployment to restore order, only 38% approve of Trump’s handling of protests in Los Angeles.
the administration’s actions in Los Angeles appear to be further eroding public support. During a press conference,Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared the department would remain in Los Angeles to “liberate this city from the socialist and burdensome leadership” of Democrats. The event was marred by the detention of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., who was tackled and handcuffed by FBI agents after attempting to question Noem.
Video of Padilla’s detention quickly spread online. Upon his release without charges,Padilla told reporters,”if this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question,you can only imagine what they’re doing to farm workers,to cooks,to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.”
Reports and videos documenting the detention of teenagers, pregnant women, and other workers by ICE agents are fueling public unease. While many Americans support deporting undocumented migrants with criminal records, indiscriminate immigration raids and deportations are broadly unpopular.
Frank luntz, a pollster and frequent Trump critic, noted the public wants secure borders and dislikes illegal immigration, but the administration’s approach is flawed. “They have an agenda the American people support; their problem is the way they execute it and articulate it,” Luntz saeid.Voters want immigration laws enforced, but “don’t want senators beaten up at press conferences.”
Even Trump seems to be wavering on the issue. He recently posted on social media that “all” undocumented people “have to go home,” but also acknowledged concerns from farmers and businesses about losing long-time workers due to aggressive immigration policies. “We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!” Trump wrote.
The White House remains committed to it’s current strategy. “In November, the American people resoundingly rejected the Democrat vision for immigration…and endorsed President Trump’s vision,” said White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson. ”President Trump is keeping his promise to the American people and violent left-wing rioters won’t stop that.”
Trump pollster John McLaughlin dismissed negative polls as “fake,” citing more favorable results from his own surveys and other conservative-leaning polls.
What’s next
The coming weeks will reveal whether the Trump administration adjusts its tactics in response to mounting criticism, or continues its current course amid ongoing controversy and public scrutiny.