Migrants Gripped by Fear in Trump’s Second Term

New KFF survey reveals 72% of immigrants expect harder lives under Trump’s early orders, with over half reporting discrimination tied to their status or ethnicity.

WASHINGTON — A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey released Thursday reveals that many immigrants in the U.S. are experiencing increased fear, discrimination, and uncertainty in the initial weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, which began Jan. 20. The nationally representative poll, conducted from Feb. 11 to March 11, highlights the impact of the administration’s early immigration policy actions and rhetoric on immigrant communities.

The survey, which interviewed 1,279 immigrant adults in six languages, found that 61% of respondents reported feeling anxious or afraid about their future in the U.S. due to the current political climate. This figure rises to 78% among likely undocumented immigrants, reflecting heightened concerns over Trump’s campaign promises to restrict legal immigration pathways and pursue mass deportations.