Poll Shows Majority Backs Mass Deportation

A recent Scripps News/Ipsos poll reveals that 54% of Americans support the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, including 25% of Democrats. Immigration is ranked as the second most important issue for voters, following inflation. Former President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history if re-elected, which includes reviving policies such as 'remain in Mexico' and Title 42. Despite a general preference for a pathway to citizenship over mass deportations, Trump is seen as more capable of handling immigration than Vice President Kamala Harris, with 44% favoring Trump compared to 34% for Harris. The poll highlights a significant partisan divide, with 86% of Republicans and 58% of Independents supporting mass deportations.