How Americans See Immigration Officers’ Behaviors and Civilian Actions
Most say it’s acceptable for people to record immigration arrests and warn others where enforcement efforts are happening.
Politics
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Confidence in Trump Dips, and Fewer Now Say They Support His Policies and Plans
Only 27% of Americans say they support all or most of Trump’s policies – down since last year, with the change coming entirely among Republicans.
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Few Americans support Trump’s proposed takeover of Greenland
By a more than two-to-one margin, Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Greenland from Danish control.
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Majorities of Americans say it’s important to talk about the country’s historical successes and failures
Wide majorities of Republicans and Democrats alike view both the positive and negative aspects of the nation’s history as important to focus on.
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Nearly 4 in 10 Americans wish they had options beyond the Republican and Democratic parties
Democrats and Democratic leaners are more likely than Republicans and GOP leaners to say they want more parties (46% vs. 29%).
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Younger Americans are less likely than others to support an active role for the U.S. in world affairs
Overall, 53% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for the U.S. to take an active role in world affairs.
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Growing shares say the Trump administration is doing ‘too much’ to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally
Overall, 50% of adults disapprove of the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, including 36% who strongly disapprove.
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Most Americans say government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage
Most Americans (66%) say the federal government has a responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage.
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Striking findings from 2025
Here’s a look back at 2025 through 12 of our most striking research findings.
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As Democrats’ anger spikes, Americans’ feelings about the federal government grow more polarized
Frustration is common across the political spectrum regardless of which party holds the presidency.
