WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sixty-five percent, or almost a full two thirds of Americans say it is “very accurate” or “somewhat accurate” to describe the Biden-made crisis at the U.S. border as an “invasion” of the United States. The data comes as part of new Rasmussen Reports polling of likely U.S. voters, sponsored by The National Pulse.

Asked, “How accurate is it to describe the current situation with migrants at the border with Mexico as an “invasion” of the United States?” just 31 percent said it was not accurate. The numbers are even more stark when broken down into constituent voting groups.

• 70 percent of 18-39 year olds described “invasion” as accurate, with just 27 percent in disagreement;
• 74 percent of Black Americans described “invasion” as accurate, with 60 percent of whites, and 73 percent “other” agreeing;
• 55 percent of Democrats described “invasion” as accurate, with 80 percent of Republicans, and 60 percent “other” agreeing;
• Just 27 percent of self-identifying “liberals” described “invasion” as accurate, with 77 percent of conservatives and 60 percent of moderates in agreement.

The news comes after months of border turmoil, heralded by the Biden government’s refusal to police America’s national perimeter. Indeed, between the “pull factors” of Democrat “sanctuary cities”, the federal government’s facilitation of the invasion, and Republican governors shipping migrants around the nation for free, more Americans than ever are concerned about the situation.

Asked, “Is border security a vital national security interest for the United States these days?” 70 percent said yes while 17 percent said no. Asked if the situation was a “crisis,” 72 percent said yes while one in five said no. The poll was conducted Jan 2-4 2024, and surveyed 1,044 U.S. Likely voters.