CNN data analyst Harry Enten confirmed Democrats are losing ground on immigration despite ongoing anti-ICE rhetoric, with polling showing Republicans now hold larger advantages than during Trump's first term, Modernity News reports.
Enten highlighted the stark shift during a recent segment, noting that despite the barrage of anti-deportation messaging, Democrats are faring worse now than several years ago.
"Despite EVERYTHING that's been going on, Democrats in a WORSE position than Trump's 1st term!" Enten stated.
He pointed to polling data showing voters believe "They think Democrats will do a WORSE JOB on immigration than Republicans."
On border security specifically, Enten added "Border security? HELLO! 2018, Republicans up 13. The advantage is a little LARGER NOW, up 15 points!"
Dismissing any notion Democrats could capitalize on the issue, he concluded "The idea Democrats can take the ball and run away on it? Polling says NO, NO, NO."
This comes amid a wider hardening of public attitudes toward immigration enforcement. Republicans now hold a five point lead on who Americans trust more on immigration, a complete reversal from Democrats' six point edge in 2018.
These developments build on the groundswell of support for deportations. Polls from outlets like Cygnal and Harvard Harris showed 73 percent agreeing illegal entry is a crime, 61 percent backing deportations, and 67 percent insisting on local officials working with federal authorities.
Multiple surveys reinforced this finding, with 55 to 64 percent favoring mass deportations across sources like the New York Times, Marquette, CBS News and ABC News. Enten himself previously noted this "uniformity across four pollsters" as a "majority view," with 63 percent supporting deporting recent arrivals and 87 percent for those with criminal records.
Incidents of activists interfering with ICE operations appear to be fueling backlash rather than generating sympathy for open border positions. From confrontations at high schools to organized efforts encouraging non-cooperation with federal authorities, these tactics are driving everyday Americans to support enforcement policies.
The Department of Homeland Security has reported increases in threats and assaults on agents, yet public opinion continues moving toward stricter enforcement. With 55 percent now wanting decreased immigration levels, the highest since the aftermath of September 11, permissive policies face widespread rejection.
The polling demonstrates that opposition to deportations has failed to gain traction with the broader public. The push to secure borders and empower federal immigration authorities reflects growing public demand for enforcement rather than top-down political pressure.
Mass migration is the lifeblood of the corporate superstructure and the Great Replacement class who looks for cheap labor and other ways to undermine Middle America. Stopping mass migration is of the essence if we want to preserve the country’s socio-economic and demographic integrity.
