Typological groups according to the Pew Research Center. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an excellent short article by the Pew Research Center (PRC). PRC reports that immigration policy has been a focal point of Trump’s campaign since he announced he was running for president. This article explores where Trump’s supporters stand on key policy issues.

Source: 5 facts about Trump supporters’ views of immigration | Pew Research Center

Apart from explaining why Trump is so popular, the results will potentially be generalizable and of interest internationally, especially in Europe where many countries are seeing a rise in populism as a backlash against immigration.

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