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The central finding: "Most K Street leaders (88%) say the Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement will harm Republicans in the midterms."

Eighty-eight percent of K Street leaders. Let me introduce you to Main Street.

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— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) March 30, 2026

… Associates conducted a national survey of 2,000 likely voters between February 27 and March 3, 2026 — the same window as your K Street poll. Here is what actual Americans said:

🔹 Seventy-two percent say addressing illegal immigration is an important priority.
🔹 Eighty-two percent agree immigration policy should serve the interests of American citizens, including 71% of Democrats and 81% of independents.
🔹 Seventy-eight percent agree immigration to the United States is a privilege and not a right, including 60% of Democrats and 70% of Hispanics.
🔹 Seventy-six percent agree the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, including 57% of Democrats and 72% of Hispanics.
🔹 Two-thirds support deporting migrants who enter the country illegally, including 62% of independents and 59% of Hispanics.

Your 88% says immigration enforcement hurts Republicans. America's 72% says it's an important priority.
Your 88% says the GOP is in danger. America's 66% says deport them.

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