Immigration becomes #1 issue for voters amid border surge: poll

Amid an unprecedented surge in illegal border crossings under the Biden administration, immigration has become the number one issue facing the United States for many American voters, according to a recent survey.

Thirty-five percent of respondents to a Harvard CAPS-Harris X poll indicated the issue was the top priority for the nation. A further 32% named inflation. Twenty-five precent pointed to the economy as ranking among their top issues. Crime and drugs tied with health care for fourth at 16%. The immigration figure surged 7% over the survey's previous iteration.

Inflation, however, remained the most important issue for voters on a personal level, with 38% naming it most important to themselves personally. Immigration placed second, with 17% in that category.

Immigration has become a low point for the Biden administration amid the influx of illegal immigrants, with House Republicans exploring the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

President Joe Biden, meanwhile, saw his approval rating tick down slightly from December, falling 1% to 42% approval. A further 57% disapproved of him. In a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump, Biden lost out with 41% to Trump's 48%, while 10% were unsure. When voters were forced to choose, Trump beat Biden 53% to 47%.

Conducted Jan. 17-18, the survey questioned 2,346 registered voters.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.