U.S. public approval of Donald Trump’s handling of immigration has fallen to its lowest level since he returned to the White House, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The decline comes as his administration faces increasing scrutiny over immigration raids and clashes between agents and protesters, and as support among men—a key constituency for Trump—shows notable erosion.
The poll, conducted over four days and concluding Monday, found that just 38% of respondents approve of Trump’s immigration policies. That is down from 39% in a January Reuters/Ipsos survey and far below the roughly 50% approval rating recorded in the months immediately after Trump’s return to office.
Trump campaigned ahead of his 2024 reelection on a promise to carry out the largest deportation effort in decades, and his administration launched sweeping immigration raids immediately after he returned to the White House in January 2025. The operations have involved masked agents in tactical gear and have led to violent clashes with protesters and activists.
Support for Trump’s immigration approach has fallen particularly among men. While male voters were instrumental to his 2024 victory and his immigration approval rating among men remained near 50% for much of 2025, the latest poll shows only 41% of men currently support his handling of the issue. Among women, approval has slipped from around 40% for most of 2025 to 35% in the latest survey.
In a rare retreat, the administration last week agreed to halt its controversial deportation surge in Minnesota following incidents in which immigration agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens. The move marked one of the first significant adjustments to Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda since he resumed office.
Overall, Trump’s approval rating across all issues remains near the lowest of his presidency. When he returned to office, his overall approval stood at 47%, but in recent weeks it has hovered at approximately 38%, consistent with the latest Reuters/Ipsos findings. The poll surveyed 1,117 U.S. adults online nationwide and carries a margin of error of three percentage points.
