Poll Reveals AAPI Views on Immigration Benefits

A recent poll indicates that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults are significantly more likely than the general U.S. population to view legal immigration as a critical asset to the economy, with approximately 80% endorsing its benefits. In contrast, only around 40% of the overall U.S. population shares this view. The survey, conducted by AAPI Data and the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, also highlights that about 75% of AAPI voters recognize skilled expertise from legal immigrants as a major benefit. These findings emerge amidst heightened immigration rhetoric from former President Donald Trump, who has made controversial claims regarding immigrants during his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. His statements have sparked outrage, particularly among the AAPI community, reflecting a broader trend of negative stereotypes against immigrants. AAPI individuals continue to advocate for the positive contributions of legal immigrants to society and the economy.