Immigrant Voters Shift 40 Points Toward GOP Since 2020

Recent data reveals a significant political shift among immigrant voters in the United States, with a 40-point move toward the Republican Party on immigration issues between 2020 and 2024-2025. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten highlighted that immigrant citizens, who were strongly aligned with Democrats in 2020, now favor Republicans by eight points on immigration, marking the largest rightward shift among all voter groups. President Donald Trump has notably increased his support among immigrant voters, rising from 36 percent in 2016 to 47 percent in 2024, coinciding with his firm stance on immigration enforcement. This shift is believed to stem from legal immigrants' frustration with the Biden administration's immigration policies, particularly the influx of illegal migrants, which contrasts with their own efforts to follow legal pathways. The recent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and other cities have further polarized opinions, with some immigrants supporting stricter enforcement and others protesting perceived governmental overreach. Overall, these developments suggest that immigration policy is reshaping voter alliances, challenging Democrats' assumptions about immigrant loyalty and benefiting the GOP in the current political landscape.