According to an August 2024 survey, 85 percent of Republicans in the United States supported Donald Trump's policy proposal to arrest and deport thousands of illegal immigrants. In comparison, about 22 percent of Democrats supported the proposal. Both candidates have proposed ending taxes on tips, which has broad support across party lines.
Support for Donald Trump's policy proposals in the United States in 2024, by political party
Weekly approval
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Arresting and deporting thousands of illegal immigrants
22
54
85
Easing regulation to allow for more drilling on federal land
21
44
76
Banning the teaching of critical race theory in public schools
21
40
73
Imposing a 10% tariff on goods imported to the U.S. from other countries
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