Support for limiting immigration is growing in the US, according to a recent survey
The recent Economist/YouGov poll revealed that 35% of adults in the US consider it important to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country
Polarization: Conservatives and Trump voters lead support for cuts
The most hardline positions are seen among conservatives and supporters of President Trump. Among those who voted for him in 2024, 38% want to reduce legal immigration and an additional 17% support eliminating it entirely. In contrast, among Kamala Harris voters, only 2% support eliminating it, while 40% prefer to increase it.
The difference is also reflected in age and ideological profiles:
The figures come at a complicated time for Trump. A previous YouGov poll, from November 17, showed that only 35% approve of his handling of immigration, while 52% disapprove.
General Disinterest Despite Immigration Policies
While the Trump administration is pushing for stricter measures, public interest is not increasing at the same rate. According to data from November 24, immigration remains below concerns such as inflation (25%), jobs and the economy (16%), and health care (11%).
This suggests that, although the idea of ??limiting legal entries is gaining traction, immigration does not define national priorities for most people.
Other Polls Reinforcing General Discontent with Immigration
Other studies show a similarly fragmented picture. A Gallup poll conducted months earlier revealed that 79% of Americans consider immigration to be “a good thing for the country,” although that support has declined compared to previous years. In the same poll, the percentage of people who wanted to reduce immigration fell from 55% in 2024 to 30% in 2025, a notable shift in public opinion despite the tightening of federal immigration policies. These polls suggest that, while there is a sector that supports immigration cuts, a majority also continues to value the arrival of new residents, demonstrating that the immigration debate in the United States remains deeply divided. Continue reading: ICE arrests immigrant after mistaking him for his twin brother. Which are the “high-risk” countries facing Green Card reviews: there are 19. Immigrant who has lived in the U.S. since childhood is detained by ICE at a traffic stop.There is also a majority that positively values ??the arrival of new residents, demonstrating that the immigration debate in the United States remains deeply divided.