The following is from Rasmussen Reports.

A new Rasmussen Reports poll finds that 62% of likely US voters approve of President Trump’s current program to apprehend and deport illegal immigrants, including 41% who say they strongly approve. Meanwhile, 36% say they disapprove, including 22% who strongly disapprove​.

When asked how a congressional candidate’s stance on Trump’s deportation policy would affect their vote, 40% say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the policy, while 34% say they would be less likely to do so. Another 21% say it would not make much difference.

Support for Trump’s deportation policy varies significantly by party affiliation. 80% of Republicans say they approve of the program, compared to 42% of Democrats and 64% of unaffiliated voters. Meanwhile, 37% of Democrats strongly disapprove, a view shared by just 10% of Republicans and 17% of unaffiliated voters.

Among voters who strongly approve of Trump’s program, 76% say they would be more likely to vote for a congressional candidate who supports it.

Fifty-nine (59%) percent of Republicans, 25% of Democrats, and 37% of unaffiliated voters say they would be more likely to vote to reelect their representative if the representative supported Trump’s deportation policy. Meanwhile, 50% of Democrats, 20% of Republicans, and 31% of unaffiliated voters say they would be less likely to do so.

The survey of 1,100 likely US voters was conducted on February 19-21, 2025, with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.

To view survey question wording, click here.