New POLITICO Poll results suggest that President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration policies, particularly his mass deportation campaign, are facing pushback even within his own voter base. The survey, conducted by the London-based firm Public First, shows that non-MAGA Trump voters are more than twice as likely as self-identified MAGA Trump voters to say the campaign is too harsh—31% versus 14%. While both groups generally agree on the current level of enforcement, MAGA supporters are more likely to believe Trump isn't going far enough, with 36% saying the campaign is not aggressive enough compared to 23% of non-MAGA voters. The poll highlights a broader trend: support for deporting individuals beyond those convicted of serious crimes is waning. Most Americans—including majorities of both MAGA and non-MAGA Trump voters—agree that those convicted of violent or sexual offenses should be prioritized for deportation. This suggests a growing preference for a more targeted enforcement strategy rather than broad, sweeping actions. Few voters—whether MAGA or non-MAGA—support deporting people with minor criminal records or those who have lived in the U.S. for years without legal status. Support drops even further when considering deporting individuals with dependent children in the U.S. This reflects a nuanced public opinion that is not entirely aligned with the more extreme positions taken by some in Trump’s base. Republican lawmakers are increasingly distancing themselves from Trump’s immigration agenda. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) recently ran an ad criticizing parts of Trump’s deportation efforts, saying some have "gone too far" and that Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024 feel "betrayed." This was a rare break from a sitting GOP member over one of Trump’s core policies. Other candidates followed suit, even though they had previously approved billions in funding for border security and immigration enforcement. White House spokesperson Lauren Bis dismissed the POLITICO findings, claiming the poll “skews data to paint a false narrative.” She emphasized that Trump was re-elected to address what she called an "invasion" of unauthorized immigrants and that he is fulfilling his promises. Meanwhile, Salazar has since claimed she had a positive discussion with Trump and urged him to protect the political gains the Republican Party has made on immigration issues. She also suggested the administration should differentiate between undocumented immigrants working in essential sectors and criminals. This distinction is also reflected in the poll, which shows both MAGA and non-MAGA voters are open to allowing more people into the U.S. for work in sectors facing labor shortages.