{
  "id": 1758868,
  "title": "Donald Trump's Advantage on Immigration Has Collapsed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/donald-trumps-advantage-on-immigration-has-collapsed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trumps-advantage-on-immigration-has-collapsed-12338209"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new poll reveals that Donald Trump's advantage on immigration has diminished. In the Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted online over four days, 40% of registered voters preferred Republicans' approach to immigration policy, compared to 38% who favored Democrats. This 1-point spread marks the lowest advantage for Republicans in Trump's second term, falling from a 26-point lead in January 2025. The White House dismisses this as a reflection of the president's accomplishments, claiming he has improved jobs, inflation, and housing. Despite high-profile immigration issues, such as deadly confrontations and detainee deaths, Trump's immigration approach remains popular among conservatives. However, recent protests and a fatal ICE shooting have led to a drop in support, with 38% approving of his immigration handling as of February 2026. The war in Iran has also affected Trump's overall approval rating, with 33% approving of his performance and 64% disapproving. As the 2026 midterm elections near, the partisan gap on immigration narrows.",
  "summary": "Trump's support on immigration, one of his strongest issues, has plummeted alongside his approval rating, a new poll shows.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump's immigration advantage drops to 1-point spread in 2026 poll",
    "Republicans preferred over Democrats on immigration policy at 40%",
    "White House attributes drop to Trump's accomplishments, not policy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}