New surveys show strong backing for Trump’s migrant deportation plan

 October 12, 2025

Most Americans appear to be on board with President Donald Trump’s tough stance on deporting economic migrants, even those without a rap sheet. Two fresh polls have dropped a bombshell, revealing a majority ready to wave goodbye to unauthorized migrants as part of a broader economic shake-up, as Breitbart reports. This isn’t just a fringe idea; it’s got serious legs.

Recent surveys from the New York Times and the Harris Poll with HarrisX paint a clear picture: a solid chunk of the public supports Trump’s policy to send unauthorized migrants back to their home countries.

Let’s start with the numbers from the New York Times survey, conducted late last month, which polled 1,313 registered respondents on whether they back deporting migrants living here without legal status.

A notable 54% gave a thumbs-up, with 38% of those strongly in favor. Only 24%, or one in four, strongly disapprove -- a vocal minority, but hardly a tidal wave.

Public support for deportation grows

Then there’s the second survey by the Harris Poll and HarrisX, taken early this month with 2,413 registered voters, showing an even firmer 56% backing Trump’s plan to deport all unauthorized migrants.

When the question shifted to deporting those who’ve committed crimes while here illegally, support skyrocketed to 78%. That’s a number even the most skeptical bureaucrat can’t ignore.

Opposition, while present, isn’t exactly a groundswell. Just 22% oppose deporting criminal migrants, and among the broader policy, only a quarter are vehemently against it. It seems the progressive push to keep borders wide open isn’t resonating as loudly as some might hope.

Now, let’s be clear -- this isn’t just about border control; it’s tied to Trump’s bigger vision for the economy. He’s pitching a pivot away from the current administration’s strategy of boosting growth by adding more migrants as workers and consumers. Instead, Trump wants a focus on high productivity and cutting-edge tech.

Trump’s vision: Robots over migrants

Speaking of tech, Trump isn’t shy about his futuristic ideas. “We’re going to need robots … to make our economy run because we do not have enough people,” he told Breitbart News recently.

“We don’t have enough people to do it. So we have to get efficient … we’ll probably add to [the existing workforce] through robotically—it’s going to be robotically,” he continued.

Here’s the kicker: Trump’s not just dreaming of sci-fi solutions; he’s doubling down on efficiency as the path forward. Robots building robots, feeding an economic loop -- sounds like something out of a blockbuster, but it’s his blueprint.

While some might scoff at the idea, it’s hard to argue against innovation when labor shortages loom large.

Economic shift sparks heated debate

Beyond automation, Trump’s also eyeing expanded trade with nations like India to bolster the economy. This isn’t a one-trick pony; it’s a multi-pronged effort to rethink how America works -- literally.

Critics might say this deportation push is cold-hearted, but supporters argue it’s about prioritizing American workers and resources. After all, when only 1% of Trump voters strongly oppose the policy, compared to 43% of those who backed the current vice president, the divide isn’t just political -- it’s philosophical.

Let’s not pretend everyone’s singing kumbaya over this. That 24% who strongly disapprove, including a quarter of independents, aren’t just shrugging their shoulders. They see this as a step too far, a policy that risks tearing apart communities.

Balancing policy with human impact

Yet, with 54% to 56% approval across two separate polls, the public seems to be saying, “Enough is enough.” It’s not about disdain for migrants -- it’s about a belief that rules matter and economic strategy must evolve.

Trump’s camp would argue this is common sense, not cruelty. Streamlining the workforce, embracing technology, and enforcing immigration laws aren’t just campaign slogans; they’re a roadmap for a stronger nation -- at least in the eyes of the majority polled.

So, where does this leave us? As Trump pushes for efficiency and deportation, the debate rages on, but the numbers don’t lie: most Americans are ready for a hard reset. It’s a bold gamble, and whether it pays off remains the million-dollar question -- or perhaps, the robotic one.

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