Trump supporters view immigrants more positively than they did in 2016: Poll

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A greater share of voters who identify as supporters of President Trump see newcomers to the United States as a good thing that benefits the country than the number who did ahead of the 2016 election, according to a poll released Thursday afternoon.

Just 19% of registered voters who supported Trump in 2016 said recently arrived immigrants benefit the U.S., compared to 32% of his base who now say so, according to polls conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2016 and again this year from July 27 to Aug. 2. Sixty-five percent of Trump supporters said immigrants pose a threat to America’s customs and values — down from 79% who thought so during his previous presidential campaign.

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