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Democrats are splintered on immigration and how to respond to Trump


Published on Sunday, January 26th 2025 at 23:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • When Donald Trump took office in 2017 with promises to crack down on immigration, he was met by widespread protests that filled churches, airports and union halls as Democratic lawmaker vowed to fight the new Republican president at every turn.

The article from MSN discusses the internal divisions within the Democratic Party regarding immigration policy and how to respond to former President Donald Trump's hardline stance on the issue. Democrats are grappling with the balance between maintaining their traditional support for immigrant rights and addressing the public's concerns about border security, especially in light of recent polls showing a shift in voter sentiment towards stricter immigration controls. Some Democrats advocate for a more centrist approach, focusing on border security enhancements alongside pathways to citizenship, while progressive factions push for comprehensive immigration reform that emphasizes humanitarian considerations. This discord is evident as the party tries to craft a unified message ahead of the 2024 elections, with figures like President Joe Biden attempting to navigate these waters by proposing both enforcement measures and protections for undocumented immigrants. However, the lack of consensus has led to criticism from both sides, with some feeling the party is too soft on immigration, and others believing it's abandoning its core values.

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