On the surface, nearly three-fourths of voters (74%) stated that fighting illegal immigration was an important issue

for the President and Congress to address. We see a considerable disparity in intensity: 44% of Americans say that fighting illegal immigration is "Very Important” compared to only 7% who believe the issue is "Not Important at All”.

The overall importance of fighting illegal immigration is widely held even among the most ardent voices against

ICE over the past year, including Democrats (58%) and Kamala Harris voters (59%).

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the President’s overall efforts to fight illegal immigration, including "cracking down on

border crossings and increasing deportations.” Approval for his anti-illegal immigration policies sits at 57%. In

addition, we saw specific examples of the current administration’s border security agenda also receive high marks:

• 78% of Americans believe the United States has a responsibility to stop international drug traffickers

and cartel operations before they reach our country.

• 64% of Americans believe that Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro should stand trial in the United

States for his role in international drug trafficking and cartel operations.

• 51% of Americans approve of using ICE agents to fight illegal immigration.

SUPPORT FOR ICE AGENTS

Even in the midst of an onslaught of negative coverage against ICE agents being driven by Democrat policymakers

and members of the mainstream media, Americans strongly stand with ICE agents who are enforcing President

Trump’s anti-illegal immigration agenda. 57% of voters sampled believe that ICE agents should be able to do

their job without being impeded or harassed, a direct blow to the anti-ICE agitators in places like Minneapolis and

California.

Do you believe that ICE

agents should be able

to do their job without

being impeded or

harassed?

Respect for ICE agents among American voters is high. Our sample applauded the men and women of ICE for

answering the call of duty, standing up for our nation’s safety, and for having the courage to do a dangerous job

that many are not brave enough to do.

• 58% Agree: The men and women of ICE are putting their lives on the line to keep America safe. It’s

wrong that some are attacking them when all they’re doing is their job.

• 57% Agree: ICE agents have the dangerous job of keeping us safe from violent criminals. I wouldn’t

want to be an ICE agent, but I’m happy there are people in my community willing to serve in this

necessary role.

There is far less support for the anti-ICE paid protestors and agitators, with only 30% of voters stating that they

support political organizations that pay protesters to impede or harass ICE agents. This figure includes 55% of

voters who consider themselves to be "Very Liberal” and 46% of voters under the age of 30.

CONCLUSION

Voters broadly see illegal immigration as a serious issue that President Trump is properly addressing. There is

clear openness for enforcement measures and general approval of the current approach, especially efforts to

disrupt cartels and hold foreign actors accountable. Support extends to ICE officers enforcing these policies.

Voters emphasize respect for their service and the need to let them do their jobs. By contrast, organized efforts

to obstruct enforcement draw limited sympathy and appear confined to a small but vocal slice of the electorate.

Overall, the center of public opinion favors the America First message of fighting illegal immigration and supporting

ICE agents protecting our communities.

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