CBS News poll: Support for Trump's deportation program falls

CBS News poll: Support for Trump's deportation program falls

Six months into President Trump’s new administration, a CBS News poll finds that support for his deportation program is falling, and Americans call for more focus on lowering prices. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
3/5

Analysis Summary:

The article's primary claim about falling support for Trump's deportation program is supported by some CBS News polls, but contradicted by others that show majority approval. This suggests selective reporting or a nuanced trend not fully captured. The article exhibits moderate bias by focusing on the decline in support without fully acknowledging contradictory data.

Detailed Analysis:

  • Claim: Support for Trump's deportation program is falling.
  • Verification Source #1: CBS News poll finds support for Trump's deportation program falls.
  • Verification Source #3: CBS News poll finds support for Trump's deportation program falls.
  • Verification Source #5: CBS News poll finds support for Trump's deportation program falls.
  • Verification Source #2: A new CBS News poll shows a majority of Americans approve of Mr. Trump's deportation program.
  • Verification Source #4: CBS News poll shows that 54% of Americans approve of President Trump's deportation efforts.
  • Assessment: Mixed. While some CBS News polls indicate falling support, others show majority approval. The claim is therefore not universally supported and requires more context.
  • Claim: Americans call for more focus on lowering prices.
  • Verification Source #1: CBS News poll finds support for Trump's deportation program falls; Americans call for more focus on prices
  • Assessment: Supported by source 1. However, the extent and intensity of this call are not specified.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

  • Source 2: 'A new CBS News poll shows a majority of Americans approve of Mr. Trump's deportation program.'
  • Source 4: 'CBS News poll shows that 54% of Americans approve of President Trump's deportation efforts.'