CNN’s chief data reporter said a sharp rise in public approval for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies emboldened his decision to send 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid violent protests over immigration enforcement.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten reports President Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration is up 40 net points compared to 8 years ago. Enten said the electorate agrees with Trump on deporting those who are here illegally and searching towns for those who are here illegally.

CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the issue of immigration has skyrocketed among the American electorate. Trump’s current net approval rating is above water at +1 point,