{"id":2156562,"date":"2024-01-23T04:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/immigration-remains-tops-for-trump-nearly-a-decade-after-his-build-the-wall-campaign\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T04:13:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:13:56","slug":"immigration-remains-tops-for-trump-nearly-a-decade-after-his-build-the-wall-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/immigration-remains-tops-for-trump-nearly-a-decade-after-his-build-the-wall-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s focus on immigration persists, even after almost a decade since his &#8216;build the wall&#8217; campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fimmigration-remains-tops-for-trump-nearly-a-decade-after-his-build-the-wall-campaign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2156562&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trump&#8217;s Anti-Immigration Stance\u200c Resonates with GOP Voters<\/h2>\n<p>Former \u2062President Donald Trump is doubling down on his anti-immigration political roots, and it&#8217;s \u2063striking a chord\u200c with\u200c GOP primary\u2063 voters in light of the surging number of \u200cborder encounters. Trump is campaigning as the candidate\u200b who can restore law and order to the\u200b border from day one \u2063in office and reverse President Joe\u2063 Biden&#8217;s policies\u2064 that have turned the United States into a &#8220;dumping ground.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump first gained prominence in 2015 with his promise to build a \u2064wall along \u200bthe southern border and make Mexico pay for it. Even after nine \u2062years, immigration \u200bremains his defining issue.<\/p>\n<h3>The Driving Issue \u2064for Voters<\/h3>\n<p>New Hampshire-based Republican strategist David Carney explains, &#8220;It&#8217;s the most driving issue \u200dwith\u2063 voters. They&#8217;re \u2064seeing what&#8217;s\u2063 happening at the border, the total lawlessness at the border. Biden, by \u2062his own executive orders, tore down\u200d the policies that were in\u2064 place to protect America on his first day in office.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During a \u200brecent rally in Rochester, Trump received overwhelming support for his comments on immigration. He highlighted the influx \u2062of people\u200c from\u200c various parts of\u200c the world, including those with criminal backgrounds and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a>.\u2062 Trump promised to end \u2064all open border policies and criticized former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for opposing his \u200cborder wall.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees at the rally expressed their\u200c concerns about immigration, emphasizing the need to prioritize the well-being\u2064 of\u2064 American citizens\u2062 before helping others.\u200c They believe\u200b that a strong nation \u2064can better assist those\u2063 in need.<\/p>\n<h3>Record-Breaking Border Apprehensions<\/h3>\n<p>Under\u200d Biden&#8217;s administration, the number of border apprehensions has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">reached record highs<\/a> each year. In fiscal 2023 alone, there were 2 million apprehensions. Biden&#8217;s approval rating on\u2062 immigration is at its lowest, with only 31.5% of\u200b Americans supporting his approach.<\/p>\n<p>Trump is also targeting Haley, his last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-welcomes-desantis-endorsement-and-slams-haley-in-new-hampshire-so-far-ahead\/\" title=\"Trump praises DeSantis' endorsement, criticizes Haley in New Hampshire: 'Leading by a wide margin\">remaining primary opponent<\/a>, accusing her of being &#8220;pro-amnesty&#8221; and opposing\u2063 a border wall. Haley\u200d denies these allegations, citing her support for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-crisis-becomes-flashpoint-for-iowa-gop-voters-in-caucus\/\" title=\"Iowa GOP voters focus on border crisis during caucus\">tough illegal immigration law<\/a> during her time \u200cas governor.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the issue of\u2064 illegal immigration remains a top priority for both state and federal levels, with \u2063Trump vowing to secure the border from day one if elected.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific policies did Trump&#8217;s administration implement to curb illegal immigration, and why does he argue for their reinstatement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tates into\u200b a magnet for illegal immigrants. His stance on immigration is resonating strongly with Republican voters, many of \u200bwhom perceive the current situation at the border as a crisis.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key pillars of Trump&#8217;s \u200dpolitical platform has been his tough stance on immigration, and\u200d he is not shying away from emphasizing it once again. He is capitalizing on the surge\u200c in border encounters since President \u200cBiden took office, highlighting it\u2064 as evidence of the failure of his\u2062 predecessor&#8217;s policies. Trump argues \u2064that his administration&#8217;s policies, such as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) and the construction of\u200b the border wall, were\u2064 effective \u2063in curbing illegal immigration\u2064 and should be reinstated.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hungarian-prime-minister-warns-the-west-against-a-communist-takeover\/\" title=\"Hungarian Prime Minister Warns the West Against a Communist Takeover\">anti-immigration stance<\/a> resonates particularly well with GOP primary voters who\u2063 prioritize strong border security. Many Republicans \u200csee illegal immigration\u2064 as a threat to national security and believe that \u2063strict measures should be implemented to protect American jobs and resources.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s immigration policies, particularly his early decisions to reverse some of Trump&#8217;s key policies, have drawn criticism from Republicans. The termination of the MPP and the halting of border \u200dwall \u2064construction were seen by many Republicans as encouraging illegal immigration. Trump is seizing this sentiment and \u200dpositioning himself as the candidate who can restore safety and \u200border at the border.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Trump&#8217;s message \u2063about the consequences of unchecked immigration on the American economy strikes\u2062 a chord with GOP voters. \u2062Many Republicans believe that illegal immigrants drain scarce\u200b resources intended for American citizens and take away job\u200b opportunities. Trump&#8217;s emphasis on \u200dprioritizing American interests resonates with those who are concerned about\u200c the impact of immigration on the domestic workforce.<\/p>\n<p>However, while Trump&#8217;s \u200danti-immigration stance may be popular among GOP primary voters, it is \u2062important\u2062 to consider the broader implications of such policies. Critics argue that his hardline\u2063 approach on immigration is inhumane and goes against the founding principles of a nation built by immigrants. They argue for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach \u2062that addresses the root causes of migration and offers a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to take into account the views\u200c and concerns of not only Republican primary voters but also the broader American public when shaping immigration policy. Finding a balanced approach that ensures border\u200c security while also addressing \u200dhumanitarian concerns is crucial. Ultimately, \u2062the debates surrounding Trump&#8217;s anti-immigration stance highlight the deep-rooted divisions in American society when it comes to this \u200bcomplex and controversial issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s firm stance on immigration is gaining support from GOP primary voters amidst a surge in border encounters. Trump emphasized his commitment to sealing the border and halting the invasion of the country during a recent event in Laconia, New Hampshire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2635,"featured_media":2156563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2156562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2156562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2635"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2156562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2156562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2156563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2156562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2156562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2156562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}