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April 30, 2025

Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index

The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for April increased to 109.3, up more than 12 points from 96.6 in January.

April 30, 2025

Some Voters Confused About President’s Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws

Despite the clear language of the Constitution – Article II, Section 3 says the president "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed” – many voters seem to believe this doesn’t apply to immigration laws.

April 30, 2025

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

April 29, 2025

Voters Don’t Trust Polls Very Much

After most public opinion polls missed on last year’s presidential election result, a majority of voters don’t put much trust in polls – and a plurality suspect pollsters were trying to help Democrat Kamala Harris’s campaign. 

April 28, 2025

‘Fascist Dictatorship’? 72% of Democrats Think So

Most voters believe the checks and balances of the Constitution are still working, but nearly three-quarters of Democrats believe President Donald Trump has become a “fascist” dictator. 

April 28, 2025

42% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-two percent (42%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending April 24, 2025.

 

 

April 26, 2025

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

April 25, 2025

GOP Holds Wide Lead Over Democrats on Immigration

While Republicans and Democrats are almost equally trusted by voters on economic issues, immigration remains a big advantage for the GOP. 

April 24, 2025

Due Process for Illegal Immigrants? 61% of Democrats Say ‘Yes’

Voters are divided over whether the deportation of illegal immigrants should be halted by concerns about constitutional protections. 

April 23, 2025

Voters Rate Trump Economy Barely Better Than Biden

President Donald Trump’s handling of key economic issues isn’t much better than his White House predecessor’s, according to voters. 

April 21, 2025

66% Agree: Deport Illegals to ‘Liberate’ America

Despite criticism and court orders, President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting foreign criminals remains overwhelmingly popular with voters. 

April 18, 2025

COVID-19: 48% Suspect Deliberate Release

Now that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has concluded that the COVID-19 virus came from a Chinese laboratory, nearly half of voters think the pandemic outbreak was not accidental. 

April 17, 2025

Is This What You Voted For? 51% Say ‘No’

Less than three months since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, a majority of voters aren’t happy with the result. 

April 16, 2025

42% Rate Trump ‘Poor’ on Trade

Although many voters don’t like how President Donald Trump is handling trade policy, a majority agree he needs to “reset” international trade. 

April 15, 2025

Election Integrity: 64% Favor SAVE Act

Voters overwhelmingly consider it important to keep illegal aliens from voting in American elections, and nearly two-thirds support legislation to require proof of citizenship for voting. 

April 14, 2025

Voters Rate Congressional Democrats Lower

Democrats in Congress get lower ratings from voters than do their Republican colleagues, and even many Democratic voters don’t care much for their own party’s congressional members. 

April 11, 2025

52% Disapprove of Trump’s Tariff Policy

President Donald Trump’s tariff policy isn’t popular with voters, many of whom fear it will lead the economy into recession.

April 10, 2025

Department of Education: 51% Say Shut It Down

A narrow majority of voters approve of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to begin shutting down the federal Department of Education. 

April 9, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Favorability at 45%

Nearly three months into his tenure, Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains a favorable rating from a plurality of voters. 

April 8, 2025

Tariffs: Voters Favor Protecting U.S. Business

Even as President Donald Trump’s tariff policy sparks controversy, the underlying goal – protecting American manufacturing – is a big winner with voters.