A new poll from Gallup Friday shows a steep drop among Republicans wanting immigration levels into the U.S. decreased – falling from 88 percent in 2024 down to 48 percent in June. The same survey showed an uptick in Republicans who see immigration as having a positive effect on the U.S.

About 49% of Americans said Trump’s policies have done more to hurt them than help them, according to the new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that was released on Thursday. In comparison, just 27% said Trump’s policies were doing more to help them and 22% said the policies have not made a difference.

The poll finds underwhelming marks for him on key issues, including the economy, immigration, spending and health care.

The GOP tax bill stands to deliver a $170 billion windfall to turbocharge immigrant detentions and deportations. But public approval of Trump’s approach has soured.

But as we’ve seen in other polls, Americans view refugees differently based on where they’re from, as only 45 percent overall wanted to accept more refugees from Afghanistan.Meanwhile ...

Republicans have edge on crime, immigration ahead of U.S. midterms -Reuters/Ipsos poll By Ted Hesson , David Morgan and Jason Lange October 5, 2022 10:06 AM UTC Updated October 5, 2022