Majority of Americans Advocate for Military Involvement at Border

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Recent polls reveal a growing consensus among Americans in opposition to illegal immigration and a strong demand for military involvement at the U.S. southern border. These findings underscore a significant critique of the Biden-Harris administration's handling of border security, with the majority of the public expressing disapproval of current policies and a desire for stricter enforcement.

 

A new poll conducted by Napolitan News Service highlights this sentiment, with an overwhelming 84% of registered voters stating that illegal immigration is detrimental to the United States. In contrast, only 12% of respondents believe it has a positive impact. This long-standing opposition to illegal immigration has remained relatively unchanged for decades, reflecting deep-rooted concerns among the electorate.

 

While the majority of Americans oppose illegal immigration, there is substantial support for legal immigration, with 71% of those polled acknowledging its benefits to the country. However, the primary concern driving opposition to illegal immigration is crime. Among those surveyed, 49% identified crime as their top worry, while 28% cited the potential for criminals and terrorists to enter the country through illegal means. Additionally, 26% pointed to the economic and healthcare burdens imposed by illegal immigration, 16% expressed concerns about dangerous individuals entering the country, and 5% focused on the issue of drug trafficking.

 

"Overall, these numbers reflect the fact that voters see America as both a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws," said Scott Rasmussen, president of RMG Research. He added that voters understand the motivations behind immigration but are frustrated with the federal government's perceived failure to curb illegal immigration.

 

In a separate poll, 75% of respondents expressed support for deploying U.S. troops to the southern border to combat drug cartels and enhance border security. This marks a significant increase in support for military involvement since President Biden took office, with the total including 90% of Republicans and 62% of Democrats backing the idea.

 

These findings are consistent with other recent polls that illustrate widespread concern over the border situation. A Rasmussen Reports poll found that nearly two-thirds of those surveyed believe the situation at the southern border should be classified as an invasion. Furthermore, large majorities emphasized the importance of border security as a vital national interest (70%) and acknowledged the existence of a crisis (72%).

 

The narrative surrounding the border crisis has been notably influenced by actions taken in Texas, where 55 counties have declared the situation an invasion, and 60 counties have issued disaster declarations due to the border crisis. This shift in language and perspective has resonated with the public, further amplifying concerns about border security.

 

A Monmouth University Polling Institute report found that a majority of respondents support building a border wall, a policy initiated by former President Donald Trump and discontinued by President Biden on his first day in office. Over 80% of those polled view illegal immigration as a serious problem, with 61% describing it as "very serious" and 23% as "somewhat serious." The report also noted that public concern about illegal immigration has escalated during President Biden's tenure compared to the previous two administrations.

 

In Texas, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project (UT/TPP) poll revealed strong support for border security measures, including the construction of a border wall and the deployment of additional state police and military resources. Notably, this support extends across demographic lines, with a majority of Hispanic and Black Texans also backing these measures.

 

The UT/TPP poll also indicated that Democrats in Texas are increasingly aligning with former President Trump on border security issues. Overall, 65% of Texas voters support the state's efforts to build its own wall and barriers, 57% back the installation of marine buoys in the Rio Grande River, and 66% endorse deploying additional resources to the border.

 

Moreover, the poll found that 56% of Hispanic Texas voters disapprove of President Biden's handling of immigration and border security, further highlighting the widespread discontent with current policies.

 

Texans have overwhelmingly expressed support for Governor Greg Abbott's border security initiatives under Operation Lone Star, including the construction of barriers, deployment of additional resources, and the transportation of illegal immigrants to northern states. These findings are in line with those from The Center Square Voters’ Voice polls, which consistently show high levels of concern about border security.

 

A poll conducted last year found that 82% of Americans are concerned about border security, with 50% stating that the situation has worsened under the Biden-Harris administration. Another poll from March revealed that 62% of voters believe the country is moving in the wrong direction, with illegal immigration nearly tying with inflation as the top concern.

Additionally, a Voter’s Voice poll highlighted that Americans are in favor of states playing a more significant role in border security, supporting the rights of Texas and other states to take measures to secure their borders independently.

 

These polls collectively paint a picture of a nation deeply concerned about illegal immigration and border security, with a clear majority advocating for stronger enforcement measures and increased military involvement to address the crisis at the southern border.

 

Credit: NYP  2024-08-19

 

 

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[thaipo7]

But what do the Marxist leaders want?  They have had their way for 3 1/2 years.  Now the VP wants another 4 years.  They are not looking for 1500 Border Patrol agents.  They want 1500 paper pushers to get even more illegals processed sooner.   Just go back and follow the laws already on place that worked under Trump.

[FritsSikkink]

1 minute ago, thaipo7 said:

But what do the Marxist leaders want?  

You have no clue what Marxism is.

[simple1]

1 hour ago, thaipo7 said:

But what do the Marxist leaders want?  They have had their way for 3 1/2 years.  Now the VP wants another 4 years.  They are not looking for 1500 Border Patrol agents.  They want 1500 paper pushers to get even more illegals processed sooner.   Just go back and follow the laws already on place that worked under Trump.

 

Firstly it was trump who blocked the way forward for updated legislation for border control and immigration as he did not want the Biden Administration to get a 'win". Accordingly MAGA  attacks are just hypocritical noise.

 

You believe it's OK to deploy the military against unarmed civilians? Under trump, with MAGA support, USA will lose it's moral and ethical authority - a major step backward for the global community leading to further conflict.

[NORDO]

Sad, but true.    Rome , I.E. DC, has fallen.  The next incoming leader should declare martial law and force the USA of The Americas back into middle ground.  Maybe Columbus was correct, The World is flat and either right or left, red or blue, the majority is about to follow the Lemming leaders.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, simple1 said:

USA will lose it's moral and ethical authority - a major step backward for the global community leading to further conflict.

That was lost a long time ago.

[Thingamabob]

36 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

That was lost a long time ago.

If the article us true, and the majority of Americans advocate for military involvement at the borde, does this work better for Harris or Trump come the election ?

[RichardColeman]

Brought to you courtesy of the failures of Biden and Harris ! Only an idiot would vote for more of it

[newnative]

        I consider myself a liberal Democrat and I am in favor of strong border security and preventing illegal immigrants from entering the country.  I don't see this as a Democrat or Republican issue at all, but, rather, a national security issue.  From the article, this also seems to be the case, with majorities of both parties in favor of using US troops at the border. 

      This should be one issue that both parties could work together to solve.  Unfortunately, politics has become so fractured in the US that even issues like this languish for years, from presidential terms of one party to terms of the other party, with not enough getting done, for fear one party or the other will receive credit.  

[morrobay]

38 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

If the article us true, and the majority of Americans advocate for military involvement at the borde, does this work better for Harris or Trump come the election ?

Where have you been for the last 4 years ¿????. Better for Trump of course!! And nice try @newnative now that it is known that a majority of Americans support a real border. Where have ya all been these last 4 open border invasion years

Edited August 19 by morrobay

[Tug]

2 hours ago, morrobay said:

Where have you been for the last 4 years ¿????. Better for Trump of course!! And nice try @newnative now that it is known that a majority of Americans support a real border. Where have ya all been these last 4 open border invasion years

Well I for one have been living within 20 miles of our southern border except when we are traveling,all my properties are within 20 miles of our southern border……I have yet to meet the mysterious open border advocates,nor have we had any problems with immigrants.We had a strong border bill your trump told the spineless republicans to kill it so he has something to lie about.to stop asylum seekers the laws have to be changed we are not a dictatorship.don’t be a simpleton you know the score all the bleating and gaslighting about the border is moot without legislation to fix it…….well who killed said legislation hummm???trump better indeed…….

[Luuk Chaai]

16 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

You have no clue what Marxism is.

[Luuk Chaai]

12 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Brought to you courtesy of the failures of Biden and Harris ! Only an idiot would vote for more of it

 

 the border Czar !   Harris defends not going to border: ‘And I haven’t been to Europe’

everything is working according to the plan ,,   let them in..   we can destroy the middle class and grow a new batch of dem voters ..     

[mdr224]

16 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

You have no clue what Marxism is.

Its what the ivy league professors are teaching now at american universities. Those are marxists

[JonnyF]

After the massive failures of Harris, the military might be the only solution.