As President Donald Trump ramps up efforts to secure the nation’s borders and enforce immigration laws, fresh polling data delivers a resounding message: the American people stand firmly behind his deportation agenda.
Two recent surveys, conducted in late January 2026, show overwhelming support for removing illegal immigrants, particularly those with criminal records, while rejecting calls to undermine or defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This public sentiment underscores a collective demand for law and order at a time when illegal aliens and migrants are being exposed in multiple crime rings.
The first poll, from Cygnal, surveyed over 1,000 likely voters for the 2026 midterm elections. It found that 61 percent of respondents support deporting illegal aliens, compared to only 34 percent who oppose it—a nearly two-to-one margin. Even more telling, 73 percent agreed that entering the United States without legal permission constitutes a clear violation of the law. When asked specifically about ICE’s role in enforcing federal immigration statutes and carrying out deportations, 54 percent expressed support. These numbers paint a picture of a populace weary of lax enforcement and eager for accountability.
Cygnal’s findings also highlight the political fallout for those opposing these measures. After informing participants about Democratic leaders’ pushes to defund ICE or even shut down the government over deportation funding, the generic congressional ballot shifted four points in favor of Republicans. This swing suggests that anti-ICE rhetoric, often amplified in progressive circles, carries real electoral risks.