Rasmussen Reports Survey of American Citizens on Entry Ban

The Rasmussen Reports institute states that based on a survey conducted a few days before the issuance of Donald Trump's order, the majority of American voters supported the temporary ban on the entry of citizens from seven countries into the United States until the government could more effectively identify individuals 'suspected of terrorism.' According to the survey results, about 57% of American voters agreed with the 90-day ban on refugees from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. Approximately 33% opposed it, and 10% were undecided. Similarly, about 56% supported the ban on travelers from these seven countries until the U.S. government could improve identification and control at the borders, with around 32% opposing and 11% undecided. Rasmussen Reports noted that these reactions did not differ significantly from a survey conducted in August, where about 59% of voters agreed with Trump's view that 'until the federal government increases its capabilities to identify individuals suspected of terrorism, immigration from countries and regions with a history of terrorism should be banned for 90 days.' The recent survey results indicate that 82% of Republican voters and about 59% of independents supported this ban, while 53% of Democratic voters opposed it, and about 34% supported it. The percentage of women and men among supporters and opponents of this order is nearly equal, but younger individuals are less supportive compared to older ones. The percentage of opponents of this ban among African American citizens is higher than in other racial groups. Among Trump's supporters, over 70% supported these bans, while about 70% of his opponents were strongly against his order. The majority of voters opposed Barack Obama's plan to accept thousands of refugees from the Middle East and Africa, with about 62% stating that Obama's plan increases national security threats within the U.S. CNN also reported on the views of supporters of Trump's order for a 90-day ban on the entry of citizens from seven Islamic countries. In summary, supporters of this ban say: 'We do not hate refugees and immigrants, but the security of Americans is our priority.' 'Given the terrorist attacks that have occurred within the U.S., the government should be stricter, and refugees and legal immigrants can wait 90 days for new control methods to be implemented.' 'Considering the crimes committed by Muslim immigrants in Germany and other European countries over the past two years, we must limit and strictly control their entry into the U.S.' 'Throughout American history, immigrants have always been controlled upon entry for various reasons, and today the threat of terrorism and crime justifies increased control.' Advocates for this ban in the U.S. legislatures also state that its main goal is to ensure greater security for Americans. Some emphasize that they do not support a 'ban on Muslims' but rather advocate for stricter controls on immigration for anyone wishing to enter the U.S. Trump's executive order has faced protests from some Democratic politicians, civil groups, and American citizens. Some of America's Western allies have also criticized this order. On the other hand, the U.S. President emphasizes that this temporary order is aimed at finding solutions for thorough 'background checks' on foreign nationals, stating that its purpose is to protect the American people and the country's territory.