A new Gallup poll shows that the wave of anti-immigration sentiment in the U.S. is cooling, even among Republicans, as Donald Trump’s 2025 immigration policy continues his hateful purge of migrants in America. Behind deportation, there are personal stories to be shared.
According to the poll, 79% of Americans say immigration is “a good thing” for the country, up from 64% a year ago, while only about 20% of adults say immigration is a bad thing, down from 32% last year.
In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, we explore the heart-wrenching consequences of Trump’s harsh deportation policies with guest Robert Thompson. Robert shares the personal story of Miss Doris, a long-term Honduran immigrant and household cleaning lady, who is being forced to leave the country after 26 years.
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They discuss the broader implications of these policies on hundreds of thousands of immigrants, the cruelty of the current administration, and the necessity for collective action to hold elected officials accountable.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on immigration, justice, and human compassion.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:21 Personal Impact of Deportation Policies
00:38 Miss Doris’ Story
01:18 Historical Context and TPS
02:16 Current Administration’s Tactics
04:10 Community Reactions and Broader Implications
06:48 Critique of Trump’s Policies
10:26 Call to Action
10:51 Conclusion
About Bob Gatty
Bob Gatty is a former journalist and communications consultant, the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast.
He’s co-author of “Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness. Link: https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7.
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