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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 8 MIN

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown BACKFIRES — Poll Shows RECORD-HIGH SUPPORT for Immigration in America

from The Josh Lafazan Show · host Joshua Lafazan

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown BACKFIRES — Poll Shows RECORD-HIGH SUPPORT for Immigration in America 🇺🇸 Donald Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda Has BackfiredDonald Trump has made immigration the centerpiece of his presidency — promising mass deportations, harsh crackdowns, and policies designed to spread fear. But here’s the twist: his extreme agenda has completely backfired.New polling shows Americans aren’t buying it. In fact, a record-high number of Americans now support more immigration, not less. Today, we’ll dig into the numbers, explain why Trump’s cruelty has failed, and explore what this shift means for 2026 and beyond.📊 Segment 1 – The NumbersThe latest data is staggering:79% of Americans say immigration is a good thing. That’s nearly 8 in 10 adults.Just one year ago, that number was only 64%.Only 20% now say immigration is bad — down from 32% last year.This isn’t a minor shift. It’s a seismic change — the highest level of support in nearly 25 years of polling. Americans are rejecting Trump’s fear-based politics and embracing immigration as a strength.🛑 Segment 2 – Why Trump’s Policies BackfiredTrump claimed his policies would make America safer. Instead, they made America look cruel and chaotic.He tried to fast-track deportations, stripping immigrants of due process guaranteed under U.S. law.He terrorized Latino communities with ICE raids that spread fear even among citizens.He ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people fleeing violence and disasters — many of whom had lived legally in the U.S. for decades.He dismantled asylum protections, treating families escaping war and persecution as criminals.Rather than solving problems, these policies exposed the cruelty and hypocrisy at the heart of Trump’s agenda. And Americans — by overwhelming margins — are saying: enough.🌍 Segment 3 – Why Americans Now See Immigration as a PositiveSo why the record support? Because people know the truth: immigrants make America stronger.They fill essential jobs in healthcare, agriculture, construction, and technology.They create small businesses that power local economies.They enrich schools, neighborhoods, and communities across the country.Americans are rejecting Trump’s scapegoating because their lived reality shows the opposite: immigrants are not threats. They’re essential to America’s future.⚖ Segment 4 – What This Means PoliticallyThis shift has major implications for the midterms and the next presidential race.Democrats now have a clear opening: not just defending immigrants from Trump’s cruelty, but pushing forward with positive, humane, and practical reform.Republicans are stuck doubling down on fear — just as voters are moving in the opposite direction.The GOP is on the wrong side of history, and increasingly, on the wrong side of public opinion.🎯 The TakeawayTrump’s immigration policies were designed to scare people. Instead, they reminded Americans of who we really are: a nation built on fairness, opportunity, and inclusion.The result? Record-high support for immigration. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say it’s a good thing. Trump tried to demonize immigrants — and ended up strengthening America’s belief in them.📢 Outro – Call to ActionIf you believe America is stronger because of immigrants — and if you reject Trump’s politics of fear — then stand up and speak out.👉 Hit LIKE👉 SHARE this video👉 SUBSCRIBE for more fact-checked political analysisBecause no matter what Trump says, America has always been a nation of immigrants. And no amount of cruelty will ever change that truth.

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