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.

Presidential approval ratings show Americans' views during each term. See how the latest polls rated Donald Trump and how they compare to past terms.

As the president reaches the halfway point of his first year back in office, a new poll finds some good news for Trump regarding his approval ratings.