Survey reveals majority support for Donald Trump's immigration policies before he assumes his new term

A survey published this Saturday by The New York Times shows that 55% of Americans support the mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office next Monday. These figures reflect a growing endorsement of the "America First" agenda that characterized his first term from 2017 to 2021.

The survey highlights that 87% of respondents support the deportation of undocumented immigrants with criminal records, one of the priorities announced by Trump. Additionally, nearly two-thirds of those interviewed, including 54% of Hispanics and 44% of Democrats, are in favor of deporting those who entered illegally in the last four years, a period during which the Biden administration reversed several previously imposed immigration restrictions.

Among the most controversial measures that garner significant support is the removal of birthright citizenship for children of immigrants in an irregular situation. Forty-one percent of Americans support changing this constitutional right, which guarantees nationality to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

In relation to the "Dreamers," undocumented young people protected by the DACA program, established by Barack Obama in 2012, 34% of those surveyed support the elimination of this protection. This reflects a hardening of positions on immigration in general.

The study also reveals that 41% of Americans believe that "immigrants are a burden to the country," a perception that had decreased over the last decade but seems to be on the rise. The undocumented population in the United States is currently estimated to be between 13 and 14 million, according to demographers cited by The New York Times.

Support for other Trump proposals is also significant. A majority believes that the government has allocated too much money to Ukraine, while a large percentage supports restricting medical interventions related to gender identity in minors, a central issue on the Republican agenda.

Despite support for several of his policies, Trump remains a divisive figure. According to Gallup, his approval rating during the transition is at 51%, the lowest for an elected president in the last 30 years. In contrast, previous leaders such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama achieved approval ratings exceeding 60% before taking office.

The study reveals a country deeply polarized on the eve of Donald Trump's return to the White House, with immigration and social policies that are expected to continue generating debate both within and outside of the United States.

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