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In a political twist that’s leaving Democrats stunned, immigrant voters are now siding with Donald Trump and the GOP on one of the most hot-button issues of the decade: immigration enforcement.
Following ICE raids in Los Angeles that led to 150 suspected illegal immigrants being detained, the city erupted in violent riots over the weekend. Businesses were torched, police were assaulted, and one person is confirmed dead. The unrest prompted President Trump to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to restore order. “If we didn’t do the job, that place would be burning down,” Trump said Monday. “I don’t want to see what happened so many times in this country.”
But despite the chaos, public opinion is now firmly tilting in Trump’s favor—and in a surprising twist, much of that momentum is coming from the very communities Democrats assumed they had locked down.
NEW POLL: IMMIGRANTS BACK TRUMP ON IMMIGRATION
According to a bombshell CNN poll, foreign-born voters have dramatically shifted rightward on immigration. CNN’s Harry Enten revealed:
“A 40-point shift to the right among immigrant voters. Republicans now lead on this issue by 8 points over Democrats. More so than any other group.”
That’s right—immigrants themselves are now the most hawkish group on immigration policy, flipping from a 32-point Democrat advantage in 2020 to an 8-point GOP lead in 2025. These are voters who came to the U.S. legally—and now they want the law enforced.
A separate CBS News poll confirmed the trend, showing:
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54% support Trump’s immigration agenda
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42% say it makes the U.S. safer
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Just 30% disagree
TRUMP’S TOUGH STANCE GAINS TRACTION
Amid calls for mass deportations, Trump’s unapologetic message is resonating. While Democrats label his policies as “inhumane,” more voters—especially those who followed the rules to come here legally—are backing his crackdown.
The administration maintains that ICE is targeting dangerous criminals, not families or workers, and that media outrage is being weaponized to stir unrest. Trump’s blunt response to critics: “We had no choice. We had to restore order.”
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James Jenkins is a celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose work has reshaped the way readers think about social justice and human rights in America. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, James grew up in a community that instilled in him both resilience and a strong sense of responsibility toward others. After studying political science and creative writing at Howard University, he worked as a journalist covering civil rights issues before dedicating himself fully to fiction. His novels are known for their sharp, empathetic portraits of marginalized communities and for weaving personal stories with broader political realities. Jenkins’s breakout novel, Shadows of Freedom, won national acclaim for its unflinching look at systemic inequality, while his more recent works explore themes of identity, resilience, and the fight for dignity in the face of oppression. Beyond his novels, James is an active public speaker, lecturing at universities and participating in nonprofit initiatives that support literacy and community empowerment. He believes that storytelling is a way to preserve history and inspire change. When not writing, James enjoys jazz music, mentoring young writers, and traveling with his family to explore cultures and stories around the world.
