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When It Comes to the Border, Has Trump Already Won?
Oct 23, 2024
Rogé Karma, a staff writer at The Atlantic specializing in immigration policy, dives deep into the shifting landscape of American views on immigration. He discusses how Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric has resonated across the political spectrum, surprising many with support for strict measures even among Kamala Harris backers. The conversation explores the rapid rightward shift in public opinion and reveals the complex dynamics that fuel both fear and appreciation for immigrants, challenging widely held myths about their economic impact.
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- Trump's harsh anti-immigration rhetoric has significantly swayed public opinion, with 56% now supporting mass deportations, reflecting a political shift.
- Recent polling indicates a drastic increase in bipartisan support for restrictive immigration policies, contrasting historically positive economic impacts from immigrants.
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Trump's Rhetoric and Its Impact on Immigration Views
Donald Trump's language surrounding immigration has taken a strikingly harsh tone, characterizing immigrants in extreme negative terms. His portrayal includes references to immigrants as 'animals' and 'stone-cold killers,' framing them as a 'psychopathic horde of murderers.' This rhetoric resonates with a significant portion of the American public, as evidenced by recent polls indicating that 56% of Americans now support mass deportation—a stark contrast to attitudes just a few years prior. Trump's messaging has not only influenced his supporters but has also prompted a rightward shift in immigration rhetoric among Democrats, underscoring a broader trend of increasing punitive views towards immigration in U.S. politics.
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