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Thursday, February 19, 2026

U.S. public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies fell to the lowest level since his return to the White House, amid signs he is losing support among American men on the issue, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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Trump's approval ratings continue to plummet. He's underwater on the economy (-16), inflation (-25), and immigration (-12).

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-- Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) Feb 17, 2026 at 9:31 AM

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... Just 38% of respondents in the four-day poll, which closed on Monday, said Trump was doing a good job on immigration, a priority issue for the administration. The rating was down from 39% in a January Reuters/Ipsos poll and as high as 50% in the months shortly after Trump returned to power. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 09:32 PM | Reply

Immigration was a key point during Pres trump's 2024 campaign. That, and the economy.

He does not seem to be doing so well on immigration.

How's he doing on the economy?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 10:58 PM | Reply

Who would have thought that beating down Americans, grabbing their guns and killing them while they are held down in the street would not be popular?

#3 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-02-19 12:28 PM | Reply

How's he doing on the economy?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter

Great if you are already a billionaire.

#4 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-02-19 12:28 PM | Reply

Immigration was a key point during Pres trump's 2024 campaign. That, and the economy.
He does not seem to be doing so well on immigration.
How's he doing on the economy?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 10:58 PM | Reply

He closed the border and if you pay taxes April 15 will let you pocket some extra cash. Oh and gas prices are way down. Or as AOC says "Um, you know, um like, well, you know."

#5 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-02-19 01:15 PM | Reply

And what was the NY Times poll question. "Do you approve of Nazi like ice officers banging down innocent people's doors and taking their children to concentration camps?"

#6 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-02-19 01:20 PM | Reply

#6.... responded, "YES!".

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-19 01:27 PM | Reply

He closed the border and if you pay taxes April 15 will let you pocket some extra cash. Oh and gas prices are way down. Or as AOC says "Um, you know, um like, well, you know."

#5 | Posted by fishpaw

Yes causing an economic collapse is a great way to lower energy prices.

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#8 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-02-19 02:04 PM | Reply

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