Public Opinion

KFF/New York Times Survey of Immigrants

KFF-New York Times Survey: Immigrants Report Rising Fear, Negative Economic and Health Impacts, and Changing Political Views During the First Year of President Trump’s Second Term

The 2025 Survey of Immigrants, a partnership between KFF and The New York Times, takes an in-depth look at the experiences of immigrants during the first year of President Trump’s second term, including their worries related to increased immigration enforcement, their health and economic wellbeing, and the political views and preferences of immigrant voters. The survey paints a portrait of families under strain — where fear of detention and economic instability are negatively impacting immigrants’ health and reshaping immigrant families’ daily lives and views of U.S. political parties.

Read the News Release | Explore The New York Times’ Reporting

Immigrants’ Worries, Experiences Amid Increased Enforcement

Immigrants’ Health and Health Care Under Trump’s Second Term

Immigrant Voters’ Views on Immigration Enforcement

Timely insights and analysis from KFF staff

Nov 5, 2025

What the Election Results Tell Us about the Economy and Health Care Costs

Ashley Kirzinger

After Tuesday's elections, it is becoming increasingly difficult to disentangle concerns about the economy and concerns about health care as costs become the most pressing health care issue for voters. ... more
Oct 9, 2025

Public Support for Extending the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Reflects Broader Concerns About Health Care Affordability

Ashley Kirzinger

The debate over these enhanced tax credits can be seen as a proxy for the broader public’s concerns about health care affordability which may be why the public is largely in favor of extending these subsidies – even as overall views of the ACA are still very polarized. ... more
Sep 4, 2025

Most Parents Nationally and in Florida Want Schools to Require Vaccines

Audrey Kearney

As Florida moves to end its mandates, early release findings from a new KFF-Washington Post survey show that parents overwhelmingly support current laws that require children to be vaccinated against diseases like measles and polio. ... more

Recent Polls

Knowledge and Views of Medication Abortion

This KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that many, including women of reproductive age, remain unfamiliar with key facts about mifepristone. Fewer than half of all adults say they believe abortion pills are safe now, compared to over half of all adults two years ago. This poll explores awareness and perception of the recent FDA review of the medication, and support for policies aimed at restricting it.

1 in 8 Adults Say They Are Currently Taking a GLP-1 Drug; Half Say the Drugs Are Difficult to Afford

About one in eight adults say that they are currently taking a GLP-1 drug either to lose weight or treat a chronic condition, an increase from 18 months ago, though the high costs of the medications remain a concern. Few adults think it is likely their prescription costs will go down as a result of recently announced Trump administration policies.

KFF-Washington Post Survey Explores Parents’ Trust In, and Confusion About, Childhood Vaccines

The KFF-Washington Post partnership Survey of Parents explores experiences and views pertaining to childhood vaccines. The Survey of Parents also sheds light on school vaccination requirements, views on federal health agencies and policy changes, and the views of parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This poll comes as the Trump administration revamps federal policies, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to question the childhood vaccine schedule.