The bill, a key pillar of Trump's policy platform, has successfully cleared several procedural hurdles, demonstrating his continued and significant influence within the Republican party. Its progression toward becoming law is seen as a potential major victory for the former President and his supporters.
However, this legislative momentum is overshadowed by a noticeable dip in his public support. At the same time the bill moves forward, recent polls indicate a drop in Trump's favorability. Analysts are linking this decline directly to the public backlash against large-scale raids targeting undocumented immigrants—a hardline policy that has long been a signature issue for Trump.
This dual development highlights a political paradox: while Trump's agenda is finding success in the halls of Congress, the real-world application of his platform appears to be generating friction with the broader electorate. The coming days will be critical, as the outcome of the final vote on the bill is weighed against the political cost of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
