A recent survey revealed that less than half of Americans are in favor of President Joe Biden’s approach to immigration. The poll, conducted by Economist/YouGov and released on Wednesday, found that only 29% of respondents approved of the president’s handling of immigration. In contrast, over 60% expressed their disapproval, with 47% strongly disapproving.
Interestingly, immigration ranked as the second most important issue, surpassing topics such as jobs, the economy, healthcare, climate change, and taxes. However, only 28% of those surveyed believed that immigration makes the country better off, while 38% believed it makes the United States worse off. These findings reflect a growing discontent among voters, particularly in light of the ongoing U.S.-Mexico border crisis.
Previous polls have indicated a shift towards more stringent immigration policies, with voters increasingly open to ideas such as mass deportations, a border wall, and detention camps for illegal immigrants awaiting removal. The latest data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveals that Border Patrol agents have encountered nearly seven million illegal aliens attempting to enter the U.S. between ports of entry during President Biden’s tenure.
This immigration issue has even prompted Democratic lawmakers in New York City, a traditionally liberal area, to propose legislation that would roll back their sanctuary policy protecting criminal illegal immigrants. Additionally, several Republican-led states have passed laws empowering their state and local police to enforce immigration laws.
