The Charlie Kirk Show An Immigration Shutdown Is President Trump's Big Winning Issue
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Dec 2, 2025 
Rich Barris, a renowned political commentator and pollster, and Heather Mac Donald, a contributing editor at City Journal, dive into critical discussions surrounding immigration and crime. Barris analyzes President Trump’s immigration moratorium, highlighting its potential to energize the Republican base. Mac Donald counters prevalent myths about incarceration, asserting that increased imprisonment of violent offenders is necessary for public safety. They also touch on the cultural impacts of immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining American identity.
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Immigration Moratorium Widely Popular
- Rich Barris's polling shows Trump's third-world immigration moratorium holds a sustained majority of support among likely voters.
- The policy also boosted Republican enthusiasm by about eight points, narrowing the turnout gap with Democrats.
Policy Drives Voter Enthusiasm
- Barris says the moratorium energized the MAGA base and closed enthusiasm gaps that had favored Democrats for weeks.
- He cautions the boost may fade unless more offensive policies follow.
Reframe Immigration To Own The Narrative
- Reframe immigration debates from 'excluding people' to protecting communities from welfare-driven or dangerous migration.
- Use imagery of deportations and crime to force Democrats into unpopular defenses and own the contested ground.
