58% of voters approve of Trump's deportation program

A majority of Americans support President Trump’s approach to deportation, according to a new CBS/YouGov poll.

58 percent of Americans approve of the Trump administration's program to deport illegal immigrants who are in the US. Support for Trump's deportation efforts has held steady in recent weeks, as Americans remain generally supportive of Trump's plans to carry out immigration policies he proposed while running for president.  

The vast majority of Americans agree that federal judges should be allowed to review Trump's policies, however. This comes as several judges have implemented legal roadblocks that have hindered the Trump administration from carrying out its desired deportation efforts. While 59 percent of Republicans support impeaching federal judges who rule against Trump's policies, most Democrats and Independents oppose such actions.

While Trump’s immigration policies continue to receive strong backing, his focus on tariffs is proving far less popular.

The poll found that 55 percent of Americans think Trump is spending too much time on tariffs, while only 38 percent support his emphasis on taxing imports. Meanwhile, 64 percent say he’s not focusing enough on lowering everyday prices, compared to 31 percent who believe he’s doing enough to address inflation.

Despite concerns over tariffs, Trump’s overall approval rating stands at 50 percent. While his handling of immigration is well-received, his approval on the economy has slipped. The poll shows that 52 percent of Americans now disapprove of his economic performance.

Recent inflation data has not helped Trump’s standing on the economy. Prices remain over 23 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels, and core inflation for February rose 2.8 percent year-over-year, with a 0.4 percent increase from the previous month. The January inflation report was also worse than expected.

Despite this, Trump has pointed to certain price drops, particularly in eggs, as a sign of progress. The price of eggs, which had spiked due to the bird flu outbreak, recently fell to $3 per dozen, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Trump previously vowed to tackle egg prices during his address to Congress.

At the same time, Trump is using emergency presidential powers to impose broad tariffs on imports, arguing they will boost domestic manufacturing. He has already placed 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico—with temporary carveouts—and a 20 percent tariff on Chinese goods.

Last week, Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all foreign-made cars and auto parts, a move experts warn could raise new car prices by up to $10,000. More tariffs are expected to be unveiled on April 2, part of what Trump is calling a “Liberation Day” to introduce “reciprocal” duties meant to protect American industries.