CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough; Republicans feel protesters have gone too far

A growing number of Americans are questioning the tough tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with more people now describing its operations as too harsh. At the same time, Republicans are increasingly convinced that protesters have gone too far in their criticism of President Trump's deportation program.

As a result, overall support for the deportation program has dipped to its lowest point of the presidency, despite still maintaining strong backing from Republicans and MAGA supporters. The public is now divided over the goals of the program but increasingly critical of the approach being taken by the administration.

In contrast, views on military action against Iran are more nuanced, with most Americans opposing any form of force. However, opinions on taking Greenland by military force are highly polarized, with large majorities believing it would lead to instability and a significant number thinking it would provide access to natural resources.

A CBS News/YouGov poll found that only about half believe the U.S. should take action in Iran, while about two-thirds think any military involvement would be long and costly. In contrast, opinions on Greenland are divided but more people support taking action against Russia and China than opposing it outright.

The president's handling of immigration is now at its lowest point during his second term, with only a slight majority approving of his actions. Views on peace and stability in 2026 have also plummeted, suggesting concerns about the potential consequences of military intervention in various regions.

Overall, these polls suggest that public opinion on key policy issues under Trump's presidency has become increasingly polarized, with divisions reflecting deep-seated party loyalty and ideological differences.
 
I donโ€™t usually comment but itโ€™s weird how people are so divided over immigration. I get that some folks want stricter rules, but this harsh tactics thing is just too much. All I see is innocent lives being messed up. ๐Ÿค• And now the public is like "meh" about Trump's deportation program? It's crazy! My aunt has a cousin who was deported last year and it totally ruined his life. Can't we just have some compassion?

I donโ€™t know whatโ€™s more mind-blowing, though - the idea that people think taking Greenland by military force would be good or the fact that most Americans are against Iran intervention but for Russia/China action? ๐Ÿคฏ It's like we're just looking at a different set of rules when it comes to other countries.
 
the polls are getting more divided its like americans are having two different conversations ๐Ÿคฏ one about immigration and another about other countries... ppl dont seem to be happy with how trump is handling things even among his supporters ๐Ÿค” what do u think?
 
Man, I'm low-key worried about what's going down with ICE and immigration laws ๐Ÿคฏ๐ŸŒŽ #NotMyICE #ImmigrationReformNow. It feels like the US is stuck in a never-ending cycle of debate and division ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. On one hand, you got these people who are super passionate about deporting folks and enforcing stricter rules ๐Ÿ‘, but on the other hand, there's this growing movement to say that things gotta change ๐Ÿ”„.

It's crazy how polarized public opinion is getting, especially with issues like Iran and Greenland ๐Ÿค”. I mean, taking action in Iran seems kinda obvious given all the tension over there ๐ŸŒŽ, but at the same time, people are still weighing in on whether it's worth it ๐Ÿ’ธ. Meanwhile, Greenland just feels like a whole different story ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I don't know about anyone else, but I think we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture ๐ŸŒ #GlobalCitizenshipMatters.

And let's not forget about President Trump's ratings โ€“ they're tanking ๐Ÿ˜ณ! The man's gotta do something, you feel me? ๐Ÿค” #Trump2026 #ChangeIsComing.
 
I'm so worried about this - it sounds like people are getting really divided over politics. I mean, can you believe how harsh the tactics used by ICE are? It's totally unacceptable. On the other hand, I think it's crazy that some Republicans think protesters have gone too far. Like, shouldn't we be able to express our opinions without getting threatened?

And what's with the polls on Iran and Greenland? It's like people are all over the place! ๐Ÿคฏ One minute you're saying no force, next minute you're saying yes action. Can't we just agree on something?

It's also super concerning that public opinion is plummeting on key issues under Trump's presidency. I mean, what's going to happen in 2026 if people aren't hopeful about peace and stability? We need to find a way to come together, not tear each other apart. ๐Ÿคž
 
ICE is gettin' a bad rep ๐Ÿค•. Like, I get it, deportation policies are super divisive, but all this harshness is just scary for people who are already in a tough spot. It's not like we're havin' the convo about how to fix our immigration system, we're just talkin' 'bout the enforcement part. Can't we have both? ๐Ÿค”

And omg, take Greenland by military force? Like what even is that? I get why some people are hyped about resources, but we gotta think about the global implications here too. We're already seein' climate change and stuff, do we really wanna be the ones causin' more instability in an already fragile world? ๐ŸŒŽ

I'm low-key glad that opinions on Iran are more nuanced, but like... military action is always a last resort, right? Can't we just try diplomacy first? It's all about findin' that balance, ya know? ๐Ÿ’ก
 
man... it feels like the whole country is caught in this really toxic cycle ๐Ÿคฏ the way ICE is treating ppl is straight up messed up & i'm not surprised more ppl are speaking out ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ meanwhile republicans think protesters r getting too rough on trump - that's a total double standard, imo ๐Ÿ˜’ the fact that immigration support has dipped to its lowest point says it all, we need to find a better way forward ๐Ÿ’ก and what's with the mixed signals on iran? ๐Ÿค” some ppl want action, while others are all about long-term consequences ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ as for greenland... yeah, i don't get why ppl are so down on taking military action ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ it feels like we're more worried about russia & china than actual human lives ๐Ÿ’” anyway, trump's approval ratings are in the tank - let's hope he starts making some moves in the right direction ๐Ÿคž
 
I'm really fascinated by how polarised people are getting on this whole immigration thing ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, I get it, everyone's got opinions and whatnot, but it's like we're living in a choose your own adventure book or something. One minute you're pro-deportation, the next you're anti-ICE and then suddenly someone tweets about it and suddenly everyone's an expert ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ.

Anyway, I do think it's cool to see people being honest about their views on Iran though ๐Ÿ’ก. It's like, we need some common sense here. But Greenland? Mmm no thanks ๐Ÿ˜‚. Can't imagine how that'd play out in real life.

As a side note, have you guys seen the way some of these polls are laid out? ๐Ÿค” Not saying they're bad or anything, but sometimes it feels like the layout is more important than the actual content ๐Ÿ’ฅ. I mean, what's with all the tiny print and no clear headings? It's like, can't we just have a nice clean design for once? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
 
I remember when America was all about building a bridge to somewhere... now it seems like everyone's at war with each other over immigration ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I'm not sure what's more concerning, the harsh tactics being used by ICE or the fact that people are getting so worked up over politics. It feels like we're stuck in some kind of perpetual chaos ๐Ÿ’ฅ. And don't even get me started on Greenland... it just seems like a bunch of nonsense ๐ŸŒŠ. I mean, who thought taking military action was a good idea? And what's with all the division? Can't we just find common ground for once? ๐Ÿ˜”
 
I'm feeling pretty concerned about the state of our country right now ๐Ÿค•. It seems like no matter what's going on, people are so divided it's hard to find common ground. I mean, you've got some folks who think ICE is being too harsh, but then you've also got others who think protesters are being too aggressive. And it's not just about politics โ€“ people are genuinely worried about the consequences of military intervention in Iran and Greenland ๐ŸŒŽ.

I'm also kinda surprised that support for President Trump's deportation program has dipped to its lowest point yet. I get why some people want stricter immigration laws, but you'd think more people would be on board with a plan that's supposed to help America. And what's with the polarized views on taking action against Russia and China? It feels like we're so caught up in being tough on our "enemies" that we're forgetting about how to work together as a country ๐Ÿค.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that public opinion is getting increasingly messy, and it's hard to know what's driving people's opinions anymore ๐Ÿ“Š. As someone who loves this country, it's scary to think that we might be losing our way on some of the most important issues facing us.
 
I'm literally shaking thinking about this whole immigration thing ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, I've got a friend who's actually been detained by ICE, and it's super scary for them and their family ๐Ÿ™. My cousin's partner is undocumented, and they're freaking out about the deportations ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. At the same time, my brother's a huge Trump supporter, and he thinks protesters are being too extreme ๐Ÿšซ. I'm just trying to stay neutral on this one because, like, my grandma has cancer right now ๐Ÿ’”.

But what's weird is how people are so divided on taking action against Iran or Greenland ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I mean, if we're gonna invade someone, shouldn't it be someone who's actually being super hostile to us? Like, Greenland doesn't even want to be part of the US, let alone invaded ๐Ÿ˜‚. And with Iran, I get that they've got some beefs with us, but taking military action seems so extreme ๐Ÿ’ฅ.

Anyway, I just hope everyone stays safe and calm on all these issues ๐Ÿ™. My anxiety levels are already through the roof ๐Ÿ˜ฉ.
 
I'm starting to think that some of these online forums are more focused on spewing out echo chambers than actually having real discussions ๐Ÿค”. I mean, come on, a poll about taking Greenland by military force? It's like we've lost all sense of perspective here... or maybe it's just the whole "polarized" thing that's gotten to us ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. And don't even get me started on how divided America is over immigration โ€“ it's like we're more concerned with being "right" than actually working towards a solution ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. Can't we all just try to find common ground and have a decent conversation without resorting to outrage? I guess that's just the optimist in me talking ๐Ÿ’”
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not surprised to see support for the deportation program dropping, but 2/3 of ppl still backing it? That's wild... I mean, isn't that basically a green light for ICE to keep being super aggressive with its enforcement tactics? ๐Ÿšจ I need some more info on this - what specific actions are being taken by the administration and how are they affecting public opinion? Is it just one thing or is there a whole pattern of behavior that's causing ppl to lose faith? ๐Ÿ’ก
 
I'm telling you, this whole deportation thing is a total mess ๐Ÿคฏ... but at the same time, I think we're being way too harsh on ICE ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I mean, those people are just trying to do their job, right? But then again, they can be really brutal and inhumane ๐Ÿ’”. And don't even get me started on how divided we are as a country - it's like we're more concerned with winning an argument than finding common ground ๐Ÿค.

But have you seen those polls on Iran and Greenland? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Like, what even is the point of having an opinion on taking over another country if we can't even agree on basic stuff like healthcare or education? ๐Ÿคฏ And don't get me wrong, I'm all for peace and stability, but let's not forget about Russia and China being total bullies in the first place ๐Ÿ˜’.

And meanwhile, Trump's immigration record is tanking - who knew being a harsh critic of immigrants could hurt your approval ratings so badly? ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ I mean, I still think he's a genius and a winner, but even I have to admit that his approach on this stuff has been super unpopular lately ๐Ÿค‘.
 
can't believe how quickly trump's deportation program is tanking ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ like, people are even questioning the use of tear gas on migrants now? it's crazy how harsh tactics can be so unpopular. at the same time, taking down russia or china with military force seems to be a non-negotiable for some folks ๐Ÿš€ those are just wild times we're living in ๐Ÿคฏ and honestly, who wouldn't want access to greenland's natural resources? ๐ŸŒฟ
 
I don't think it's right for ppl to support deporting ppl just cuz they're from a certain country ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ ICE needs 2 rethink their tactics tho, all this harsh stuff is scary & hurtful ๐Ÿ˜ณ. I got friends whose parents were deported, it was devastating. Can we not just focus on finding peaceful solutions instead? ๐Ÿ’ก

I'm so confused by ppl who think taking Greenland by force would be a good idea ๐Ÿคฏ What's in it 4 us? ๐Ÿ’ธ We should b focusing on making life better for ourselves & our communities, not fighting over some icy land ๐ŸŒŠ And yeah, I don't support deporting ppl just cuz of their country of origin either ๐Ÿ˜ข

What's going on w/ our president's handling of immigration & peace? It feels like he's makin' decisions without thinkin' about the consequences ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. We need 2 take a step back & have some real conversations about how we can create positive change ๐ŸŒˆ
 
ICE is being super harsh, I feel bad for people caught up in it ๐Ÿค•. It's crazy how some ppl are saying protests against the deportation program are goin too far tho...like can't we just have a respectful convo about it? ๐Ÿ˜. On the other hand, I think ppl on both sides need to chill out about Iran and Greenland - they're just policy issues, you know? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. Trump's handling of immigration is def at its lowest point rn, but still some folks are down with his deportation program...I don't get it tho ๐Ÿ˜‚.

It's wild how opinions on all this stuff are gettin super polarized - party loyalty and ideologies clashin like crazy ๐Ÿ’ฅ. I just hope we can find a way to have respectful discussions about these issues without turnin it into some kinda hate fest ๐Ÿค.
 
I'm getting really worried about where we're headed as a country ๐Ÿค•. ICE is trying to do its job, but the way they're doing it is super harsh and it's scaring people off. I don't think protesting against Trump's deportation program is wrong, but at the same time, some of those protesters are getting out of hand ๐Ÿšซ. And now Republicans are saying that people who protest against the deportation program are being too extreme? It just feels like we're not having a real conversation about this stuff anymore ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.
 
ICE is like my aunt โ€“ always showing up uninvited and making a mess ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ. But seriously, can't we all just get along (and have a decent immigration policy)? I mean, who doesn't want to avoid awkward family reunions with deportation? ๐Ÿคฃ On a more serious note, it's crazy how polarized the public is on this stuff โ€“ like, what even is the deal with Greenland?! ๐Ÿค” Do we really think taking over a tiny island would be, like, super profitable? ๐Ÿ’ธ
 
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