Nation divided on Jan. 6 pardons

Efforts to implement campaign pledges, such as a crackdown on immigration and a return to "energy dominance," were among the first priorities of President Trump's second term.

While making his first official appearance in the Oval Office during his second term, he declared a "national emergency" at the U.S.-Mexico border and pardoned several individuals accused of participating in the disturbance that occurred on January 6th at the Capitol, as Fox News reported.

A smaller percentage of the population supports his other promises, such as removing birthright citizenship, boosting oil drilling on federal lands, and withdrawing from the Paris climate accord. In particular, the poll revealed that most people would be opposed to pardoning those involved in the riot of 2021.

The Will of The People

It is probable that the public will welcome some of these initial steps, with the president's supporters maling a vocal stand in support of the new-again president.

A survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that the majority of Americans believe that the federal government should prioritize enhancing border security between the United States and Mexico.

Additionally, approximately half of the respondents held the opinion that this matter should be given high priority.

2 in 10 support pardoning most Jan. 6 participants

Trump stated that he was going to pardon around 1,500 people and commute six sentences, according to recent reports from Washington.

According to the AP-NORC poll, approximately 20% of adults in the United States support pardoning the majority of individuals who took part in the attack. A greater number—approximately 6 out of 10—are against it, with half of them being strongly against it.

The topic has caused a split among Republicans. Approximately 40% of Republicans support pardoning a large number of the individuals who participated in the January 6 events, while approximately 30% are against it.

Other Key Issues

An incoming White House official previewed executive orders on Monday that are intended to terminate birthright citizenship, send military to the U.S.-Mexico border, and end asylum access.

Targeted deportations of immigrants who have been convicted of a crime would be popular, according to the January poll. However, this support does not extend to widespread deportations, even if they involve immigrants who are in the country legally.

Approximately two-thirds of U.S. adults, or approximately 8 in 10, are in favor of deporting all immigrants who have been convicted of a violent crime and are currently residing in the United States illegally.

Similarly, approximately 7 in 10 adults are in favor of deporting all immigrants who have been convicted of a violent crime and are currently residing in the United States legally.

Proposing to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally and have not been convicted of a crime is a much more divisive approach. A minor majority of US adults are opposed to this policy, while only approximately four in ten are in favor.