Poll Shows Two‑Thirds of Americans Say Trump Prioritizes Immigration Over Economy

Context The Morris Predictive Insights poll, released ahead of Memorial Day travel, shows 68% of respondents believe the administration is too focused on mass deportations and not enough on affordability. Even among Trump’s 2024 voters, 36% say his priorities are misaligned, and the figure rises to 70% among those who have abandoned his support. The survey cuts across party lines, highlighting a growing disconnect between the administration’s agenda and voter concerns about living costs. Fuel costs are especially salient as millions prepare for Memorial Day road trips; the $4.55 average represents the highest level in years and directly squeezes disposable income. Meanwhile, the 3.8% inflation rate marks the steepest rise since early 2022, pushing up prices for essentials from groceries to rent.

Key Facts - Roughly two‑thirds of the public think Trump is devoting too much attention to immigration enforcement and not enough to economic issues. - U.S. gasoline prices averaged $4.55 per gallon on Friday, which is $1.35 higher than a year earlier. - Inflation reached a three‑year high of 3.8% in April.

What It Means The data signal that voters are linking Trump’s immigration policies to higher grocery bills, strained local services, and broader affordability pressures. A majority (53%) favor shifting spending from enforcement to lowering food, health, or Medicaid costs, and 56% say mass deportations raise expenses for families. These perceptions are eroding Trump’s base, with 16% of his 2024 supporters now saying they may not back the Republican ticket in November, chiefly citing the faltering economy and rising costs. Republican strategists warn that the perception of economic neglect could weaken turnout in key swing states, where voters rank inflation and job security above immigration. The poll also shows that 49% of respondents rate the economy as poor, underscoring the breadth of concern beyond the president’s core base.

What to watch next Observers will monitor the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, the administration’s response to inflation pressures, and how the immigration‑economy debate shapes the upcoming midterm campaigns.