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’