Most View Current Border Situation as Significant Problem
A plurality of Americans (39%) describe the state of affairs at the U.S.-Mexico border as a “crisis,” while 33% deem the situation a “major problem.”
A plurality of Americans (39%) describe the state of affairs at the U.S.-Mexico border as a “crisis,” while 33% deem the situation a “major problem.”
WHY IT MATTERS – The Trump administration policy of Title 42 recently expired, making it more difficult for the federal government to block entry to the U.S. for migrants.
THE NUMBERS – A recent Gallup poll surveyed Americans’ perceptions of the situation at the border.
Do you personally consider the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico to be: a crisis, a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem for the U.S.?
39% – Crisis
33% – Major problem
22% – Minor problem
5% – Not a problem
As an independent, do you personally consider the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico to be: a crisis, a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem for the U.S.?
39% – Crisis
32% – Major problem
21% – Minor problem
7% – Not a problem
As a Republican, do you personally consider the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico to be: a crisis, a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem for the U.S.?
65% – Crisis
26% – Major problem
9% – Minor problem
0% – Not a problem
As a Democrat, do you personally consider the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico to be: a crisis, a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem for the U.S.?
17% – Crisis
39% – Major problem
36% – Minor problem
7% – Not a problem
THE BOTTOM LINE – A majority of Americans across political affiliations believe that the U.S.-Mexico border is currently at least a major problem, demonstrating the widespread desire for President Joe Biden to act on this issue.
GO DEEPER –
Gallup - Plurality in U.S. Says Southern Border Situation Is ‘Crisis’