🇺🇸 FACT CHECK: 80% of Americans Say Immigration Is GOOD for the Country — So Why Is Trump Still Pushing Cruel Policies? 🧾🧠
Welcome back to The Josh Lafazan Show!
Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts in American public opinion: Nearly 80% of U.S. adults now believe immigration is GOOD for the country. That’s right — a historic high. And yet, Donald Trump is still doubling down on mass deportations, inhumane detention centers, and fear-mongering.
So what gives?
📊 In today’s episode, we’ll break down:
Why a record number of Americans now support immigration
How Trump’s immigration policies are not just unpopular — they’re dangerous
Why the economy, business leaders, and young voters are all embracing immigration
What this polling means for the 2026 midterms
And how Alligator Alcatraz became a symbol of just how far off the rails Trump’s immigration agenda has gone
Let’s unpack it 👇
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🧠 Segment 1: Immigration Support Hits Record Highs
According to new polling:
79% of Americans now believe immigration is good for the country ✅
Only 30% want immigration levels decreased ⬇️
A whopping 78% support a path to citizenship, while just 38% back mass deportations
This isn’t just a trend — it’s a sea change. 🇺🇸
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📈 Segment 2: What’s Driving This Shift?
Americans are waking up to the real impact of immigration:
💼 Jobs & Growth: Immigrants are entrepreneurs, job creators, and essential workers. They power industries from tech to agriculture.
🏥 Pandemic Frontlines: Immigrants were nurses, EMTs, delivery drivers — the unsung heroes of COVID-19.
🌍 Diverse & Young Electorate: Gen Z and Millennials see immigration as a strength, not a threat.
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🚨 Segment 3: Trump’s Immigration Agenda Is Out of Touch
While public support grows, Trump keeps pushing cruel and costly policies:
🦎 Alligator Alcatraz: A proposed detention center in Florida where immigrants would be held in horrific conditions. Think: broken toilets, sweltering heat, no showers, no lawyers. It’s a human rights nightmare.
✈️ Mass Deportation: Trump’s plans ignore public will and practicality. It would cost billions, tear apart families, and gut our economy.
⚖️ Legal Challenges: His policies have faced constant court pushback — violating asylum laws, family separation rules, and international human rights standards.
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💡 Segment 4: The Truth About Immigration’s Benefits
Don’t let fear-mongering fool you. Immigration = growth.
🚀 Innovation: Immigrants or their kids founded 44% of Fortune 500 companies — think Google, Tesla, Pfizer.
🔧 Labor: Immigrants fill crucial gaps in healthcare, construction, and education — especially in states with aging populations.
🎨 Culture & Science: From Nobel Prize winners to world-class artists, immigrants enrich every part of American life.
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🗳️ Segment 5: The 2026 Midterms Could Hinge on This
Here’s what the numbers mean politically:
🔴 Republican Risk: Tying themselves to Trump’s anti-immigration agenda could alienate swing voters, independents, and suburban moderates.
🔵 Democratic Opportunity: With nearly 80% supporting a path to citizenship, Democrats have a winning issue — if they lean in and fight for reform.
📣 The message is clear: Americans want solutions, not scapegoating.
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🎙️ Final Thoughts
Immigration has always been part of the American story. Now, public opinion is catching up with that truth. But Trump — and many in the GOP — are still stuck in the politics of fear.
👁️🗨️ So here’s the real question:
Will we embrace the future — or double down on cruelty and chaos?
🗣 What do YOU think?
Should immigration be a top issue in the 2026 midterms?
Can Republicans adapt to the public’s changing views?
And what more can Democrats do to pass real immigration reform?
👇 Let us know in the comments!
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