Gallup Poll: 55% of Americans Want Less Immigration, Highest Since 2005

Jul 12, 2024, 01:39 PM

A recent Gallup poll reveals that 55% of Americans want to reduce immigration to the U.S., marking the highest percentage since the aftermath of 9/11. This sentiment includes 90% of Republicans, 50% of Independents, and 28% of Democrats. It is the first time since 2005 that a majority of Americans have expressed a desire for less immigration. The poll indicates a sharp increase in the sentiment for reducing immigration, with today's figure being the largest percentage holding that view since a 58% reading in 2001.