NEW YORK — The backlash against Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies has transcended partisan lines, echoing powerfully across American culture, from business to sports to entertainment.
Following a spate of violent incidents linked to immigration enforcement, voices like Bruce Springsteen's have emerged, with the musician releasing a song that criticizes 'Trump’s federal thugs.' Other notable figures, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and lifestyle influencer Martha Stewart, have also called for urgent and peaceful change.
As Trump enters the second year of his second term, the cultural upheaval is posing a serious challenge to his administration and the Republican Party's hold on power, especially as upcoming midterm elections loom. Numerous celebrities and business leaders have voiced concern over the treatment of immigrants, with a group of over 60 corporate executives calling for de-escalation after recent tragedies.
Trump has attempted to navigate this growing dissent by reshuffling key personnel in Minnesota while facing intense criticism and declining approval ratings. The immigration debate has turned sharply against him, with the latest polls showing a significant dip in support for his policies.
Prominent athletes and entertainers, such as Chris Finch, Steph Curry, Natalie Portman, and Mark Ruffalo, have openly expressed their opposition to the immigration tactics being employed, calling for change and solidarity with affected communities.
Despite Trump's efforts to dismiss the criticism, it’s clear that the landscape of support is shifting, with cultural figures and everyday citizens alike challenging his immigrant policies more vocally than ever before.
