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Donald Trump’s policy on border wall

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Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Public statementsYes, and Mexico should pay for it

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, and Mexico should pay for it

Reference: “Begin working on an impenetrable physical wall on the southern border, on day one. Mexico will pay for the wall” ‐donaldjtrump.com

82% Voter Support: 28 support and 6 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 17hrs ago

Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 134,721 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “That is why we support building a wall along our southern border and protecting all ports of entry. The border wall must cover t...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and Mexico should pay for it

This was a central promise of Trump's 2016 campaign. He repeatedly claimed that not only would he build a wall, but that Mexico would pay for it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes

Donald Trump has consistently advocated for the construction of a wall along the southern border throughout his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. This was a key part of his platform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one

While Trump has primarily advocated for a physical wall, he has also mentioned the use of technology for border security. However, his emphasis has been more on the physical barrier. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but increase our military presence along the southern border

While Trump has advocated for increased border security, his primary focus has been on the construction of a physical wall rather than a military presence. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, keep the current wall but do not build more of it

Trump has consistently advocated for the expansion of the existing border wall, not just maintaining the current one. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Trump has consistently disagreed with this position. His campaign slogan 'Build the Wall' clearly indicates his stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, this would be too costly and ineffective

Trump has consistently argued that the wall would be effective in preventing illegal immigration and would not be too costly, especially as he has claimed that Mexico would pay for it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and we should adopt an open border policy

Trump has consistently opposed an open border policy, arguing that it would lead to an increase in crime and illegal immigration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 28mins ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 160,226 voters that identify as Republican.

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