In a recent interaction with "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy, a group of migrants expressed their preference for President Biden over former President Trump concerning policies on illegal immigration.
Campos-Duffy shared insights from her conversations with migrants who have left their native countries in search of a better life in America. Since President Biden assumed office, there have been approximately 7.3 million illegal encounters at the southern border.
The migrants appealed to President Biden for assistance, stating, "We are asking for Joe Biden to help us, to help us accomplish our dreams here, so we can get ahead," Campos-Duffy reported.
She interacted with these migrants at an Indian reservation on the Arizona-Mexico border, which she referred to as a "soft shelter." This location serves as the initial stop for illegal immigrants before they proceed to processing centers.
When asked, "Who is best for illegal immigration? Donald Trump or Joe Biden?" all five adult male migrants in the group responded in favor of Biden.
Several migrants shared their reasons for coming to America, primarily to escape violence and ensure their families' safety. One father emphasized the urgency of his departure following the murder of his neighbor.
A former policeman among the migrants revealed that he had received threats and pointed out that the cartels are "worse than ever" due to rampant corruption. Campos-Duffy echoed this sentiment, stating, "The cartels have never been stronger. That corruption is at a sky-high right now in Mexico. Obviously, this operation, the human trafficking operation, is fueling that."
One migrant, en route to Florida, shared his traumatic experience of being kidnapped in Mexico for about a week, which left his wife deeply traumatized. The cost of their journey to America varied, with one migrant paying $3,000 and another $5,000.
A recent Gallup poll published on Tuesday revealed that a record 55% of U.S. adults perceive the influx of illegal immigrants as a "critical threat" to U.S. interests. This figure is an 8% increase from 2023 and surpasses the previous high of 50% in 2004.
The poll also found that 31% of respondents considered the influx of illegal immigrants as an "important" threat, while 14% dismissed it as unimportant.
The U.S. is currently grappling with the third year of an unprecedented border crisis. The previous fiscal year saw a record-breaking 2.4 million migrant encounters at the southern border. December set a new monthly record with over 300,000 encounters.
Campos-Duffy reported from Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, where she and her camera crew were compelled to vacate a closed hotel reportedly being used by an NGO to accommodate migrants.
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