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Florida Poll: 49% Disapprove of Trump Immigration Policies, 55% Rate ICE Poorly

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March 04, 2026 (Updated: March 10, 2026) 2 min read 1 source 0 Center Negative AI Assisted
Florida Poll: 49% Disapprove of Trump Immigration Policies, 55% Rate ICE Poorly
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TheWkly Analysis

A University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab poll shows 49% of likely midterm voters in Florida disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, compared to 48% who approve. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (U.S. federal agency enforcing immigration laws) received the worst marks, with 55% offering a poor assessment, including 48% who strongly disapprove, while only 42% approve. Dr. Sean Freeder, PORL director and professor of political science, noted ICE is viewed worse than Trump, who has 48% disapproval and 45% approval ratings in the poll. “Floridians seem more willing to direct their dissatisfaction with immigration policy to ICE than Trump,” Freeder said. Among independents, about 60% disapprove of the Trump administration’s immigration policy, while 69% give ICE a bad review.

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What this means for you:
  • Florida's likely midterm voters face heightened policy scrutiny, with 49% disapproving Trump's immigration approach, potentially altering their ballot choices in competitive races.
  • Independent voters in Florida, 60% disapproving policies and 69% rating ICE poorly, gain amplified voice in swing districts, shifting representation on immigration matters.
  • Immigrant communities in Florida experience intensified ICE operations under public disapproval, leading to increased fear of deportations and family disruptions.
Your Wallet
Growing disapproval of strict immigration policies in Florida could pressure leaders to ease up, helping keep more workers in farms, restaurants, and construction jobs—which might hold down food prices and rent for you. But if enforcement ramps up instead, labor shortages could drive up wages for those entry-level gigs you're eyeing, while bumping your grocery bills and housing costs. Either way, watch midterm election shifts, as they could sway everyday expenses like what you pay at the store or for your apartment.

Key Entities

  • Donald Trump Person

    U.S. President whose immigration policies are disapproved by 49% of Florida likely midterm voters in the poll.

  • ICE Organization

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. federal agency rated poorly by 55% of respondents, worse than Trump himself.

  • University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab Organization

    Academic polling entity that conducted the survey of Florida voters on immigration views.

  • Sean Freeder Person

    PORL director and political science professor who analyzed voters' preference to criticize ICE over Trump.

  • Florida Place

    U.S. swing state where the poll reveals divided opinions on federal immigration policies ahead of midterms.

Multi-Perspective Analysis

Left-Leaning View

Frames the poll as evidence of widespread rejection of harsh Trump-era immigration enforcement, spotlighting ICE's unpopularity to criticize family separations and overreach.

Centrist View

Reports poll numbers factually with expert quote, noting slim margins and voter nuance without endorsing any policy side.

Right-Leaning View

Highlights near-even split on Trump's policies at 48% approval, attributing ICE criticism to media bias while defending enforcement needs.

Source & Verification

Source: Florida Politics RSS

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