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New Poll Shows Immigration is a Top Issue for Trump Supporters
A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that immigration is a more significant issue for President Donald Trump's base than the economy or Iran. This finding follows a series of incidents in July involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement that resulted in three deaths.
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The poll identifies which policy areas currently hold the most political weight for Republican voters in relation to President Trump's platform.
Key Facts
- Immigration is identified as a stronger issue for President Trump among Republicans than the economy or Iran.
- Three people died in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement within a one-week period in July.
- The data is based on a new poll conducted by AP-NORC.
Who's Mentioned
other1,165“Number of adults surveyed in the poll”other10“Number of deaths involving encounters with immigration officers”personJames Leatherman“68-year-old Republican from San Antonio”organizationAP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research“Organization that conducted the poll”organizationAP-NORC“Polling organization that conducted the survey”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement”personEric Coursen“76-year-old independent from Chincoteague, Virginia”locationWashington“Dateline of the news report”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”