Democrats celebrated President Trump’s low approval ratings after his first 100 days, claiming voter “buyer’s remorse.”
However, new polls challenge that narrative.
A Marquette University poll showed 66% support for Trump’s handling of illegal immigration, particularly after the deportation of MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A Quantus poll showed Trump evenly split at 48% approval and disapproval, countering claims of record-low ratings. The Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement continues with a new voluntary self-deportation program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering $1,000 stipends and free flights to illegal immigrants who self-deport using the CBP Home app—an effort expected to cut costs by 70%. DHS says this option is safer and more cost-effective, and self-deportation could allow legal return in the future. Critics argue it rewards illegal behavior, but DHS defends the policy as a taxpayer-saving strategy amid high illegal crossings under Biden.
