Majority of U.S. Voters Support Trump Immigration Policies Poll

A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows strong support among American voters for President Trump's immigration policies, with 60 percent backing efforts to close the border and 75 percent supporting the deportation of criminals living in the country illegally. This support spans political affiliations, including majorities of Republicans, independents, and even a significant number of Democrats. Poll director Mark Penn emphasized that while there is widespread backing for removing criminal immigrants, voters also want human rights and due process upheld. The poll reveals a near-even split on Trump's overall enforcement approach, with 52 percent saying the administration is doing the right thing and 48 percent believing it is going too far. Additionally, 59 percent of respondents advocate for increased due process protections in deportation proceedings, while 41 percent favor swift action to remove criminal illegal immigrants. The survey, conducted among 2,044 registered voters in July 2025, also found that 69 percent believe the previous administration's open border policies were deliberate, and inflation remains a top concern for 45 percent of voters.