Political Analysis - The analysis suggests Donald Trump has a history of squandering capital, both financial and political [1][2][3] - Immigration was a key issue for Trump's voters, with an 80-point margin favoring him among those prioritizing it [3][4] - Within six months of his presidency, a Gallup poll indicated a 27-point disapproval margin for Trump's handling of immigration [6] - Republican support for Trump's immigration stance has declined, with a shift towards viewing immigration as beneficial and supporting a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants [7][8] - Conservative figures like Joe Rogan, who previously supported Trump, have criticized his deportation policies [9][10] - The analysis attributes the loss of support to the perceived brutality of Trump's immigration crackdown [11][12][13][14] - ICE has reportedly been targeting immigrants without criminal records and facing pressure to meet high arrest quotas [15][16] - Reports indicate that individuals are being detained at various locations without clear justification, raising concerns about discriminatory practices [17]
Polls show American backlash as Trump breaks promise to focus on criminals in anti-immigrant crusade
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