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Senator Ernst: GOP Faces Immigration Challenges Amid Declining Support

3/10/2026

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Senator Joni Ernst told Fox News that the Republican Party struggles on immigration, a traditional GOP stronghold.
She said U.S. President Donald Trump has declining immigration support, with 60% disapproving, up from 49% last June.
Ernst blamed Democrats for GOP polling weakness, saying they refuse to cooperate and urging bipartisan immigration action.
Despite Trump's aggressive enforcement that led to 328,000 migrant arrests, Ernst criticized Democrats for not working with him.

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Senator Joni Ernst told Fox News that the Republican Party struggles on immigration, a traditional GOP stronghold.
She said U.S. President Donald Trump has declining immigration support, with 60% disapproving, up from 49% last June.
Ernst blamed Democrats for GOP polling weakness, saying they refuse to cooperate and urging bipartisan immigration action.
Despite Trump's aggressive enforcement that led to 328,000 migrant arrests, Ernst criticized Democrats for not working with him.