The U.S. should hire significantly more border patrol agents
Democrats70%
Republicans95%
Independents69%
Source: Gallup, Jul. 12, 2024
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Border Security
Gallup, Jul. 12, 2024
Details
| Question | Please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each of the following proposals. |
| Item | Hiring significantly more border patrol agents |
| Response | Strongly favor or favor |
| Poll Main Page | Sharply More Americans Want to Curb Immigration to U.S. |
| Interview Period | Jun. 3, 2024 to Aug. 23, 2024 |
| Sample Size | 1,005 |
| Policy Context | This poll was conducted shortly after an immigration bill was defeated in Congress. Among other things, the bill would have increased the number of border patrol agents. The bill was in response to record numbers of illegal border crossings in late 2023. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The U.S. should increase funding for border security YouGov, Apr. 4, 2025 | 30% | 87% | 54% |