A new survey shows that many Americans, even some who dislike President-elect Donald Trump, embrace his strict immigration agenda and favor a more limited U.S. role overseas, The New York Times reported.
Many Americans appear to be rallying behind Trump’s tough stance on immigration and willingness to scale back international commitments, according to a new poll by The New York Times and Ipsos.
The survey of 2,128 adults, conducted from Jan. 2 to 10, found that 55 percent of Americans either strongly or somewhat support “mass deportations” of people living in the United States without authorization.
A narrow majority, 56 percent, said they believe immigrants strengthen the country, while 41 percent agreed with the statement, “Immigrants today are a burden on our country.”
Support for other top items on the president-elect’s agenda is also significant.
About 46 percent favor imposing tariffs on nations such as China and Mexico, and 71 percent said no one under 18 should be prescribed puberty-blocking drugs or hormones.