Fact-check analysisVerified as of July 11, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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Trump’s approval rating on immigration is in the gutter. Just 35% approve, while 62% disapprove.

Recent polls show Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration is below 50%, with disapproval generally exceeding approval, but the specific figures of 35% approval and 62% disapproval are not consistently supported by available data.

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Verified July 11, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

The claim states that Trump's approval rating on immigration is at 35% approval and 62% disapproval. Breaking down the claim, it asserts a low approval (35%) and high disapproval (62%) on immigration specifically related to Trump. Multiple recent polls from reputable sources show Trump's immigration approval ratings vary but generally fall between the low 40s to mid-40s percent for approval, with disapproval rates ranging from about 47% to 62%.

For example, a Forbes article cites a 62% disapproval rate of Trump's immigration policies, which aligns with the claim's disapproval figure.pewresearch.orgpewresearch.orgTrump Administration Immigration Actions Get Mixed, Negative Reviews in 2025 However, other sources such as Pew Research Center and YouGov report higher approval ratings around 42%-44% and disapproval rates closer to 47%-52%.newsweek.comnewsweek.comDonald Trump's Approval Rating on Immigration Plunges Newsweek and The Hill also report approval ratings in the mid-40s with disapproval slightly above 50%.forbes.comforbes.com62% Of Americans Disapprove Of Trump’s Immigration Policies, New Survey Showstoday.yougov.comtoday.yougov.comTrump approval falls, Israel-Iran conflict, anti-ICE protests, and vaccines:...

None of these sources confirm an exact 35% approval figure; rather, they indicate somewhat higher approval numbers. The claim's use of "in the gutter" is subjective but consistent with the general trend of more Americans disapproving than approving of Trump's immigration handling. The discrepancy in exact percentages likely arises from differences in polling dates, question wording, and sample populations.

Overall, while the claim correctly reflects that Trump's immigration approval is low and disapproval is high, the precise numbers cited are not fully supported by the most recent and credible polls. Therefore, the claim is misleading due to inaccurate specific figures despite capturing the general sentiment.

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Verified Sources5

62% Of Americans Disapprove Of Trump’s Immigration Policies, New Survey Shows

forbes.com
Open source

Trump Administration Immigration Actions Get Mixed, Negative Reviews in 2025

pewresearch.org
Open source

Donald Trump's Approval Rating on Immigration Plunges

newsweek.com
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