Voters Split on Cutting Funding to Sanctuary Cities and States

Publication Date: 01/20/2026 5:00 AM CST

Voters Split on Cutting Funding to Sanctuary Cities and States

Publication: 01/20/2026 5:00 AM CST

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Voters are split on President Trump's policy to cut all funding to sanctuary cities and states beginning February 1.
- Forty-eight percent (48%) at least Somewhat Favor the policy. Over one quarter (27%) Strongly Favor it.
- Nearly the same number (45%) of voters oppose the policy of cutting all funding; this includes 32% who Strongly Oppose.
- Most Republicans (79%) favor the policy, with 49% Strongly favoring.
- Most Democrats (77%) oppose the policy, with 61% Strongly opposing.
- Voters in densely populated areas oppose the policy by a 60% to 33% margin.
If funding is cut, 55% say the cuts should not include money for programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
- Only 33% say Medicaid and food stamps should be cut in sanctuary cities and states.
- Thirteen percent (13%) are Not Sure.
- Almost half (48%) of Republicans say money for these programs should be cut, 36% say the programs should not be cut, and 16% are Not Sure.
- By a 76% to 15% margin, Democrats say money should not be cut for programs like Medicaid and food stamps.
- Most voters in densely populated areas (77%) say the programs should not be cut.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, January 14-15, 2026. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.