(The Center Square) – Americans favor recognizing only male and female sexes and deporting immigrants in the country illegally but oppose pardoning all Jan. 6 defendants and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll.
The poll asked 1,018 adults about President Donald Trump’s policies between Jan. 28 and Feb. 5.
The majority of Republicans favored all of Trump’s policies while a majority of Democrats oppose all of the eight policies individuals were asked about.
The poll showed that 63% approved of recognizing only the two sexes while 60% approved of deporting illegal immigrants and expanding oil and gas production.
It showed 59% approve of declaring an emergency of the southern border with Mexico.
Policies opposed by a majority of voters include deporting immigrants in the U.S. illegally without a criminal record (57% oppose), taking back the Panama Canal (65% oppose), pardoning all Jan. 6 defendants (65% oppose) and renaming the Gulf of Mexico (71% oppose).
The poll also asked about tariffs, with 49% of Republicans believing they will help the U.S. economy and 80% of Democrats believing it will hurt the U.S.
“The public is somewhat skeptical of tariffs, with 24% who say tariffs will help the U.S. economy and 46% who say tariffs will hurt the economy,” a Marquette Law School summary said. “There is substantial uncertainty on this question, with 13% saying tariffs won’t have much effect and another 17% who say they don’t know.”
Those polled were also asked about TikTok with 60% saying it should be required to be sold and 40% saying it should remain available. Those in younger age categories were more against the required sale with 56% of those ages 18 to 29 saying the app should remain available and 78% of those 60 and older saying a sale should be required.
By Jon Styf | The Center Square
