Poll results

Poll: 8-in-10 call illegal immigration a ‘problem,’ 58% say ‘serious

Most Americans believe that illegal immigration is a problem but are split over what to do about it, according to a new survey.

The latest Economist/YouGov.com poll found that 84 percent believe illegal immigration is a “problem” for the United States.

And of that, 58 percent called it a “somewhat serious” to “very serious problem.” Another 26 percent called it a "minor probem," and only 10 percent said illegal immigration is "not a problem" .

...And as the current government shutdown has show, the nation is split on building President Trump’s border wall. Some 43 percent support it and an equal percentage, 43 percent, oppose it, said Economist/YouGov.com.

Attitudes about the shutdown are split on political lines. Republicans blame Democrats for not giving Trump $5 billion for the wall and Democrats blame Trump for being stubborn.