Donald Trump faces a significant setback in public opinion regarding his immigration policies, as revealed by a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. This survey highlights that a majority of independent voters believe that Trump has overstepped his bounds by deploying federal immigration agents across various cities in the United States. The decline in independent support is particularly notable, as this demographic historically plays a crucial role in elections.

Currently, over 68,000 migrants are being held in ICE detention centers, with many of them lacking any criminal records or pending charges. This situation has raised concerns among voters about the treatment of immigrants and the overall direction of the nation's immigration policy under Trump's administration. Despite this declining support among independents, the survey notes that Republican voters remain largely unchanged in their support for the president's aggressive immigration tactics.

The implications of these findings suggest a potential challenge for Trump's re-election campaign, as losing support from independent voters could severely hinder his chances in a closely contested election. As immigration remains a top issue for many voters, this poll underscores the critical need for the Trump administration to reassess its strategies in order to maintain and regain trust among a pivotal segment of the electorate.