Survey Finds One in Three Americans Embrace Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

A recent poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution reveals that 34% of Americans agree with Donald Trump's assertion that undocumented immigrants are 'poisoning the blood of our country', a phrase linked to Nazi rhetoric. This alarming statistic indicates a significant partisan divide, with 61% of Republicans, 30% of independents, and only 13% of Democrats expressing agreement. The survey highlights a troubling acceptance of such language, particularly among those who trust far-right media, where agreement rises to 70%. Robert P. Jones, president of PRRI, described the results as unsettling, reflecting a dangerous normalization of extremist rhetoric within mainstream political discourse. Despite the historical context that associates this phrase with white supremacist ideology, some analysts argue that dissatisfaction with current immigration policies rather than outright racism may drive these views. The poll, which surveyed over 5,000 individuals, underscores growing concerns about the impact of anti-immigrant sentiment on American democracy.