English Riots Echo American Feelings on Immigration
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Key Takeaways
- Like previous Irish riots, Americans relate to the level of anger British citizens display over illegal immigration, view it as political.
- Kamala Harris faces criticism for her handling of immigration, with detractors accusing her policies of enabling illegal immigration and crime.
- Discussions reveal substantial negativity toward the U.S. border situation, emphasizing the need for stricter measures and effective enforcement.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
9,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
2 Days
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American reactions to immigration issues continue to be fueled by frustration, political blame, and appeals for stronger border security. Previous MIG Reports analysis showed American voters understand and relate to the frustration of Irish protesters over illegal immigrant camps.
The recent stabbing of three young English girls has produced similar effect in Southport, England. Again, Americans echo the frustrations of angry British demonstrators. Americans worry about the safety and security of their own communities in the face of increasing violent incidents linked to immigration.
The main points of discussion include America's porous border and the role of political leaders like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. People debate the consequences of immigration on crime rates and community safety.
- Border security and migrants are consistently high-volume keywords in online discussion. This emphasizes negative feelings about current border policies.
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Discussion Trends
"Border security" emerges as a dominant keyword, alongside "illegal immigrants," "crime," and "safety." Many discussions criticize Biden’s handling of border policies, often attributing the rise in illegal crossings and associated crimes to an unwillingness to control the border. Voters argue Democratic open border policies are endangers American families. People discuss increases in illegal crossings in states like Arizona and California under the Biden-Harris administration, compared to decreases in Texas, where state officials are actively opposing federal immigration attitudes with things like migrant bussing, aquatic barriers, and barbed wire.
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Kamala Harris, often referred to as the "Border Czar," is a focal point of criticism. Her recent campaign promise to resurrect a border security bill once blocked by Trump have been met with skepticism. Critics highlight her past actions, arguing her policies are negligent, allowing a surge in illegal crossing and spikes in criminal activity.
Voters accuse Harris of opposing increased border patrol agents and enforcing existing laws. They also accuse her of willingly giving migrants access to public funds, which Americans would rather use for citizens.
Kamala Harris supporters say her policies are misunderstood or misrepresented. They emphasize her efforts to address "root causes" of migration, claiming she was never Border Czar. They put blame on Republicans, claiming legislative obstructions and political gamesmanship.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who some consider a dark horse Democratic VP candidate, helped push a narrative that Democrats are stronger on the border than Trump. He claims the failed Border Bill’s rule that asylum cases should be heard within 90 days is a better solution than a wall. However, there is no evidence the U.S. asylum process would be able to cope volume or detect and determine fraud within that timeframe.
Walz on Trump's border wall: "I always say, let me know how high it is. If it's 25 feet then I'll invest in a 30-foot ladder factory. That's not how you stop this." pic.twitter.com/TEftUjJItH
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 31, 2024
Sentiment Trends
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Sentiment toward Kamala Harris on border issues is significantly negative compared to Trump. Disapproval toward Biden’s immigration policies carry over to her as Americans demand stricter measures.
Instances of violence, such as the involvement of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in criminal activities across the U.S., amplify these anxieties. Discussions around "child trafficking" and "fentanyl" further heighten fears, reflecting deep-seated concerns over national security and public safety.
Americans want effective enforcement for existing immigration policies and demand increased law enforcement presence at the border. The public clearly wants a major shift toward proactive measures that prioritize American safety. They are fed up with current leaders who, many say, want America to end up in a similar situation to Europe.
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