Minneapolis, Minnesota — President Donald Trump’s approval ratings regarding immigration policy have plummeted to a new low, even as he moves forward with a major campaign pledge. A recent poll indicates that only 38 percent of American respondents believe the president is effectively handling immigration, a decline from 39 percent just a month prior, and significantly lower than the 50 percent approval he enjoyed shortly after returning to the White House.

The survey highlighted a worrying trend not just among overall voters, but particularly among key demographics that historically supported him. For instance, Trump’s approval rating among male voters, who played a crucial role in his previous electoral success, has decreased from approximately 50 percent throughout the past year to just 41 percent now. Meanwhile, the rating among women has similarly dropped from around 40 percent to 35 percent.

Overall, Trump’s approval rating remains stagnant at 38 percent, far below the 47 percent recorded when he began his second term. The White House has not issued any statements addressing these declining figures.

As part of his ambitious agenda, Trump committed to implementing what he described as the largest mass deportation in American history. This initiative has already begun, with federal agents deployed primarily to Democratic-leaning cities to intensify the crackdown on undocumented immigrants. This approach, however, seems to have alienated many Americans, particularly in light of recent violent incidents involving federal agents.

Public sentiment appears to have shifted sharply after reports of two American citizens, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, being killed by those very agents during operations in Minnesota last month. An NBC News Decision Desk poll conducted in early February revealed that nearly half of Americans strongly disapprove of Trump’s handling of border security, a noticeable increase from 38 percent last summer. This discontent is particularly evident among self-identified independents.

Additional polling from Economist/YouGov shows that 50 percent of Americans find Trump’s immigration policy excessively harsh. Republican pollster Whit Ayres noted that low approval ratings often forecast significant losses in midterm elections. With Trump’s overall approval hovering around 40 percent, Ayres warns that there could be a loss of up to 32 seats if public opinions don’t shift.

In a recent exchange, Vice President JD Vance pushed back against a Fox News poll indicating that 52 percent of voters would back a Democratic candidate in the upcoming midterms. Vance expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the poll and reiterated confidence in Trump’s leadership.

Meanwhile, recent tensions have led to changes on the ground. Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, announced a pullback of ICE agents from Minnesota following weeks of unrest sparked by aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Homan defended the agency’s actions, asserting that they are not targeting citizens or infringing on civil rights.

The ongoing discord surrounding immigration policy appears to have significant ramifications for Trump’s administration, raising questions about the political landscape as the country heads toward midterm elections. The apparent disconnect between the administration’s policies and public sentiment could complicate Trump’s goal of maintaining a strong voter base moving forward.