In a jaw-dropping new poll that’s rocking the nation, a staggering majority of Americans are screaming for the forced deportation of illegal immigrants, igniting a firestorm of controversy that’s blowing up social media! 😱 The survey, conducted by Scripps News/Ipsos in September 2024, reveals 54% of voters back mass deportations, with 86% of Republicans and even 25% of Democrats cheering for a hardline crackdown. “It’s time to send them ALL back!” one Threads user roared, echoing a sentiment that’s got the internet in a frenzy. Is this the mandate President Trump needs to unleash the “largest deportation operation in history,” or a divisive ploy tearing America apart? You won’t believe the heated reactions flooding Threads and X!
The poll, conducted among 1,027 adults, shows immigration as a top voter concern, rivaling inflation, with 71% worried about non-citizen voting swaying the 2024 election. Trump’s campaign promise to deport millions has struck a chord, especially after record border crossings—2.2 million in 2022 alone, per The Washington Post. Supporters on X are losing it, posting, “Our country’s being invaded—deport them NOW!” with memes of border walls and ICE agents going viral. The hashtag #DeportThemAll is trending, racking up millions of views, as users share unverified claims like, “Illegals are bankrupting our cities!” One post even suggested, “Deportation planes are ready—let’s roll!” fueling speculation about imminent raids.
But the other side is fighting back hard. Critics argue mass deportations would wreck the economy, with undocumented workers filling critical roles—think farmworkers, construction, and healthcare. A 2023 National Academies report estimates immigrants contribute $2 trillion annually to GDP. “Deporting millions would tank our workforce!” one Threads user fumed, sharing a chart of immigrant labor contributions. Others call it inhumane, pointing to a Pew Research poll showing 59% of voters favor a path to citizenship over deportation. The hashtag #StopTheHate is gaining traction, with stories of DACA recipients and long-term residents facing exile. “Trump’s plan is heartless—families will be torn apart!” one post cried, sparking thousands of retweets.
Trump’s team isn’t backing down. In a June 2025 CBS News interview, he vowed to use the military and National Guard for deportations, even floating detention camps. Supporters cheer this as a bold move to “secure our borders,” with 66% of Americans in a January 2025 Axios/Ipsos poll backing deportations in principle. But support plummets when specifics like family separations (28%) or deporting Dreamers (34%) are mentioned. On Threads, a viral meme showed Trump as a “sheriff” rounding up migrants, while opponents countered with images of crying children at the border. The debate got uglier when a post claimed, “Illegals are getting free healthcare while Americans go broke!”—a half-truth, as undocumented immigrants are largely ineligible for federal benefits like Medicaid.
The economic argument is a battleground. Pro-deportation voices cite a 2023 Federation for American Immigration Reform report claiming illegal immigration costs taxpayers $150 billion a year. “Why are we paying for people who shouldn’t be here?” one X user demanded, sharing a video of overcrowded border facilities. But critics counter that immigrants pay $13 billion annually in state and local taxes, per a 2021 Immigration Research Initiative study, and deporting them would cost billions more—$315 billion, per a 2024 American Immigration Council estimate. “Trump’s plan is a budget buster!” one Threads post argued, gaining traction among moderates.
The poll’s partisan split is stark: 93% of Republicans, 67% of independents, and 43% of Democrats back deportations, per Axios/Ipsos. But when asked about deporting non-criminals or long-term residents, support drops to 40%, per a 2024 Marquette Law School poll. This nuance hasn’t stopped the online war, with #MassDeportationNow clashing with #ImmigrantRights. Some X posts even claim, “Trump’s got a secret plan to deport 20 million!”—an inflated figure, as Pew estimates 11 million undocumented immigrants in 2022. Legal challenges loom, with courts blocking Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, though a recent Supreme Court ruling greenlit some operations, per a June 2025 post by @TrueGovApp.
As the nation braces for potential ICE raids, the debate is tearing through communities. Supporters see it as a matter of law and order, with one Threads user posting, “If you’re here illegally, you’re breaking the law—end of story!” Opponents warn of social and economic chaos, with one viral post pleading, “Don’t let Trump turn America into a deportation machine!” With polls showing mixed feelings—strong support for deporting criminals but hesitation on families and workers—this issue is a powder keg. Will Trump’s plan make America safer, or shatter its soul? Click to see the poll that’s got everyone talking!
