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July 16, 2025
News

Trump Explains Objection to Epstein Release: ‘I Can Imagine What They Put Into Files…’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump explained his objection to releasing the complete Epstein files in an interview with JustTheNews on Wednesday.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, the FBI, and potentially a special prosecutor.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The statement was made during an interview on Wednesday afternoon on the Just the News, No Noise television show.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I can imagine what they put into files, just like they did with the others. I mean, the Steele dossier was a total fake, right? It took two years to figure that out,” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The MAGA base’s hunt for more Epstein files may not be over, after all.

IN FULL

President Donald Trump appeared to express approval of the FBI’s decision to investigate alleged intelligence abuses over the past decade, suggesting the involvement of a special prosecutor and the potential inclusion of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

During an interview with Just the News, No Noise, Trump stated, “Well, I’m happy that they did that,” referring to the FBI’s recent decision to open a probe into abuses from 2016 to 2024. He emphasized the need for such an investigation, despite admitting limited knowledge about it.

Trump proposed that a special prosecutor could also examine “anything credible” related to Jeffrey Epstein, to ensure a comprehensive account for the American public. He criticized the handling of Epstein’s case by previous officials and expressed concern over potential manipulation of files to protect specific political interests.

“But they ought to look into the Jeffrey Epstein hoax too, because that’s another hoax that’s frankly, put out by the Democrats pushing, pushing the Republicans, and put out by the Democrats,” he said, clarifying: “I can imagine what they put into [the] files, just like they did with the others. I mean, the Steele dossier was a total fake, right? It took two years to figure that out… So I would imagine if they were run by Chris Wray and they were run by Comey, and because it was actually even before that administration, they’ve been running these files, and so much of the things that we found were fake.”

It remains unclear whether Trump has seen evidence from the Epstein files that he deems fake, whether this is information passed onto him, or whether he is just speculating. The statement differs greatly from his Wednesday morning missive on Truth Social, which blasted Epstein information seekers as “past” supporters of his.

“I don’t want their support anymore!” he wrote, to the surprise of many of his longest-standing advocates.

Trump had pledged to release the Epstein files in campaign interviews on the run-up to the 2024 election.

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July 16, 2025
Crime
News

Car Laden With Weapons Including a Rifle, Rapier, and Bow Discovered at Capitol.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after police discovered a cache of weapons, including a bow, in his car.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nolan R. Churan, United States Capitol Police, D.C. Metropolitan Police.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., July 2025

💬KEY QUOTE: “Currently, there does not appear to be a nexus to the Congress.” – USCP

🎯IMPACT: The incident triggered a weapons investigation and raised concerns over Capitol security.

IN FULL

Capitol Police officers from the First Responders Unit discovered a suspicious vehicle parked improperly in a zone designated for Congressional staff in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 16. The Subaru Outback, which had a large tricycle strapped to its roof, drew attention for lacking a valid parking permit.

Upon inspecting the vehicle, officers spotted weapons and accessories inside, including a bow and arrow, a knife, and an empty pistol holster. After running the driver’s license, police located 23-year-old Nolan R. Churan near the North Barricade of the Capitol, where he admitted to having firearms in his car.

A firearms detection K-9 from the D.C. Metropolitan Police alerted to potential ammunition or weapons, prompting a more extensive search. The U.S. Capitol Police Crime Scene Evidence Unit uncovered a rifle, a handgun, ammunition, multiple blades, including knives and axes, a halberd, a rapier sword, and a bow and arrow.

Churan now faces a series of charges, including Carrying a Pistol without a License, Carrying a Rifle without a License, Possession of a High-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon – Sword.

The Capitol Police Threat Assessment Section is continuing to investigate to determine Churan’s intent. USCP officials released a statement noting, “Currently, there does not appear to be a nexus to the Congress.”

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July 16, 2025
Immigration
Lawfare

Judges Back Green Card Migrants Against Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) lacks the authority to unilaterally revoke a green card, citing a violation of Congress’s authority and the separation of powers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The case involved Mohammad Qatanani, a New Jersey-based imam, and the DOJ’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The government’s position is antithetical to ‘the basic concept of separation of powers.’ … We therefore reject it.” – Circuit Judge Arianna Freeman

🎯IMPACT: The decision upholds Qatanani’s status as a lawful permanent resident and limits the DOJ’s authority to revoke green cards without adhering to what the court claims are procedures laid out by Congress.

IN FULL

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) lacks the power to unilaterally revoke a green card, stating that such actions violate Congress’s authority and the principle of separation of powers. The case involved Mohammad Qatanani, a New Jersey-based imam with alleged ties to Hamas, who has been seeking permanent residency in the United States for over two decades.

Judge Arianna Freeman, appointed by former President Joe Biden and writing for the majority of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel, argued, “The BIA exceeded its authority when it attempted to undo Qatanani’s adjustment to LPR status by using an agency regulation in a manner inconsistent with the procedures set out by Congress in the [Immigration and Nationality Act].” She further stated, “The government’s position is antithetical to ‘the basic concept of separation of powers.’ … We therefore reject it.”

Qatanani, who was admitted to the U.S. on a work visa in 1996, applied for permanent residency in 1999. Despite two favorable rulings by immigration judges in 2008 and 2020, the BIA vacated the earlier decision and attempted to order his removal. The court found that the BIA acted beyond its authority, particularly as the DOJ had failed to appeal the 2020 ruling within the required 30-day period.

Judge Paul Matey, a Trump-appointed judge, dissented, arguing that the petition should have been denied. He noted, “For more than a quarter century, five Presidents and 10 Attorneys General have objected to Mohammad Qatanani’s presence in our Nation.” Matey added that the court lacked jurisdiction to review the Executive’s discretionary decisions on status adjustments.

The ruling could have significant implications for lawful permanent residents, as its far-reaching language restricts the DOJ’s ability to retroactively revoke green cards without adhering to the court’s interpretation of legislative text passed by Congress. It is likely to be appealed.

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July 16, 2025
News

Trump Just Started Deporting Migrants Who Can’t Be Sent Home to This Tiny African Kingdom.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has deported five convicted criminal migrants to Swaziland, also known as Eswatini, as it expands its third-country deportation program.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Swazi authorities, and five foreign criminals from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen, and Laos.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Deportations were announced Tuesday, with the migrants sent to Swaziland, Africa.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back.” – Tricia McLaughlin, DHS Assistant Secretary, on the deportees.

🎯IMPACT: The deportations will serve as an incentive for illegal immigrants to be less resistant to leaving the U.S. voluntarily, as they risk being sent to comparatively undesirable countries even if their homelands will not take them back easily.

IN FULL

The United States has deported five men, described as “barbaric” criminals, to the small African kingdom of Swaziland, or Eswatini, as part of its third-country deportation program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday. The deportees, identified as citizens of Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen, and Laos, were reportedly convicted of crimes including murder and child rape.

Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated in a post on X that the men had “been terrorizing American communities” but were now “off of American soil.” She added that these individuals were “so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back.”

The deportees’ criminal records and sentences were shared publicly, though their names were not disclosed.

The deportations to Swaziland follow a Supreme Court ruling that lifted restrictions on sending migrants to third countries with which they have no ties. Eight other migrants were previously deported to South Sudan, where their fate remains unclear. Swazi authorities have not commented publicly on any agreement with the U.S. to accept deportees, nor have they clarified what will happen to them.

The U.S. has identified Africa as a region for potential third-country deportation agreements, with countries like Rwanda reportedly in talks to host deported migrants. Previously, the United Kingdom funded a scheme to deport migrants crossing the English Channel from France in small boats, but Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer terminated it before it could begin on his first day in office.

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July 16, 2025
News
War

Israel Just Started ANOTHER War.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Israeli aircraft launched airstrikes on key military targets of the new Syrian regime after attacks on the Druze minority.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syrian military, Druze minority.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The strikes took place on Wednesday, July 16.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Do not cross the border. You are risking your lives; you could be murdered, you could be taken hostage, and you are impeding the efforts of the IDF.” — Benjamin Netanyahu.

🎯IMPACT: The attacks could resume the hostility between the two nations that subsided somewhat following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad. Notably, Netanyahu’s corruption trial has been adjourned due to the strikes.

IN FULL

Israel has a series of major military strikes against the Syrian capital of Damascus and against a tank unit that was approaching Syria’s southern city of Suweida. The city is predominantly Druze—a religious minority group that the Israelis say they intend to protect. The strikes in Damascus targeted and destroyed the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff Headquarters of the Syrian military.

Notably, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial has been adjourned as a result of the strikes.

The renewed conflict, which could reignite hostilities across the region, stems from what began as a Sunni Bedouin attack on the Druze population of Suweida. This escalated as Syrian government forces appeared poised to join the Bedouin tribal fighters against the Druze, who are alleged to remain loyal to the ousted Assad regime.

The Israeli military confirmed the operation, stating it was a “message to [Syrian President Ahmed] al-Sharaa regarding the events in Suweida.” Israel has also targeted Syrian tanks and conducted drone strikes over the past three days, killing regime soldiers.

Israel has drawn a red line in southern Syria, vowing to protect the Druze minority from what it sees as renewed oppression by the Syrian regime. However, Netanyahu has warned Druze from the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, attempting to cross into Syria, “Do not cross the border. You are risking your lives; you could be murdered, you could be taken hostage, and you are impeding the efforts of the IDF.”

Many in the Druze community remain wary of appearing aligned with Israel. Nevertheless, the ongoing violence, sparked by a robbery involving Bedouin tribesmen and escalating into sectarian warfare, has forced many to seek outside help. Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, a leading Druze spiritual figure, has publicly appealed for international intervention.

The Assad regime’s fall left a power vacuum in southern Syria. Damascus has struggled to reassert control, and its attempt to reenter Suweida over the weekend was met with fierce resistance from local militias. A ceasefire announced Tuesday collapsed within hours.

The Syrian interior ministry insists the only solution is the reintegration of Suweida into the central state. But ongoing attacks on Druze fighters and civilians have fueled resentment. Civilians trapped in Suweida report being cut off from power and supplies, with snipers making the streets deadly.

President al-Sharaa, previously known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is a Sunni jihadist previously wanted by the U.S., whose Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is an offshoot of al-Qaeda previously aligned with the Islamic State. In addition to persecuting Druze, al-Sharaa’s regime has also overseen massacres of Syria’s Christians, who were largely protected by Assad.

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July 16, 2025
News

‘Protesters’ for Hire: Firm Offered $20 Million to Stage Anti-Trump Demonstrations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A company that provides large crowds for PR events was offered $20 million to organize anti-Trump protests.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand, and unnamed “interests aligned with the organizers” of protests planned for Thursday.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The offer was made ahead of nationwide protests scheduled for July 17, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Interests aligned with the organizers of the July 17 movement offered us $20 million to recruit protesters,” said Swart.

🎯IMPACT: The revelation raises questions about the funding and authenticity of protests, as well as the use of paid agitators.

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Adam Swart, CEO of the company Crowds On Demand, revealed that his firm was offered $20 million to bolster anti-Trump protests for nationwide demonstrations on July 17. He stated that the offer came from “interests aligned with the organizers” of the so-called July 17 movement but declined to disclose who was financially backing the proposal.

Swart explained that his company turned down the offer due to the fact that similar protests in the past have failed, turned violent, or reflected poorly on those involved. “Interests aligned with the organizers of the July 17 movement offered us $20 million to recruit protesters,” he told Newsmax.

“[P]ersonally, I just don’t think it’s effective. So, I’m not trying to call myself virtuous for rejecting [the offer]; what I’m saying is… I’m rejecting it not because I don’t want to take the business, but because, frankly, this is going to be ineffective; it’s going to make us all look bad,” Swart explained.

The protests, named “Good Trouble Lives On,” are being organized in memory of the late Democrat Congressman John Lewis and purportedly aim to address what organizers call “attacks” on civil and human rights by the Trump administration. A graphic on the event’s website alleges, “We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations,” citing issues like voting rights—likely in reference to Trump’s efforts to make elections more secure against non-citizen voting and fraud.

The revelation about the $20 million offer has increased skepticism about the authenticity of many anti-Trump protests, with one social media user demanding, “Who is providing the $20,000,000? Follow the money!”

Swart refused to say who offered the $20 million, saying that transparency would be bad for business.

This is not the first time concerns have been raised about the funding of anti-administration demonstrations. Earlier protests, some of which turned violent, have appeared to be well-organized and financially supported. In particular, Crowds on Demand previously revealed it received “numerous high-budget requests” to astroturf pro-illegal immigrant demonstrations in Los Angeles that devolved into riots, but declined the offers.

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July 16, 2025
Media
News

This China-Born Journo Is Taking Over the White House Correspondents’ Association.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: CBS news journalist Weijia Jiang has been appointed as the new President of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Weijia Jiang, a CBS news journalist originally from China, the White House Correspondents’ Association, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: July 2025, Washington, D.C.

🎯IMPACT: This appointment may further influence media dynamics and access within the White House, especially given Jiang’s history with the Trump administration.

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CBS news journalist Weijia Jiang has been named as the new President of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA). The organization has long acted as a racket, controlling media access to the President and key senior officials. However, that has dramatically changed under President Donald J. Trump—with whom Jiang has repeatedly clashed—with the WHCA’s gatekeeping powers significantly curbed to allow the White House press team to determine access.

Jiang has been a vocal critic of President Trump since his first term. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she started a blazing row with the America First leader when he told her to “ask China” why he was, in her words, treating coronavirus testing as a “global competition” with other countries. Jiang, who was born in China, demanded, “Why are you saying that to me, specifically?” implying the response was racist.

Jiang also alleged a White House staffer described the disease as the “Kung Flu,” but she did not disclose the individual’s identity.

Jiang is married to Luther Lowe, a prominent Big Tech lobbyist associated with progressive causes. Lowe, who leads policy for Y Combinator, has shown some support for Trump-era tech policies, but primarily backs Democratic candidates, including support for Steve Bullock’s 2020 presidential bid.

Image by Weijia Jiang.

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July 16, 2025
News

Biden Holdover ‘Ricky Buria’ Suspected of Being Pentagon Leaker.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is probing potential leaks involving military aide Ricky Buria, a holdover from the Biden-Harris regime, first exposed by The National Pulse.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ricky Buria, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Hegseth’s attorney, Tim Parlatore.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation began in spring 2025, within the Pentagon.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Ricky and Tim are some of the folks that they’re zeroing in on as they try to get to the root of everything,” said a source familiar with the probes.

🎯IMPACT: The investigation could destabilize the Pentagon’s leadership amidst ongoing scrutiny over leaks.

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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is probing potential unauthorized disclosures involving Ricky Buria, a military aide who had access to sensitive meetings and devices during his time there. The investigation, which began in the spring of 2025, examines whether Buria could have been a source of leaks. A Biden-Harris era holdover, he amassed significant power in the Trump administration before an exposé by The National Pulse saw the White House block his further ascent.

Tim Parlatore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attorney, is also under scrutiny. Investigators are questioning whether Parlatore attended meetings that exceeded his clearance level and whether he was involved in investigating the leaks.

The inquiries are part of a broader effort to address destabilization within the Pentagon’s top ranks, following a series of firings related to leak investigations. These investigations have left the Defense Secretary without key advisers for months, and even ousted key Trump-world figures in the fray.

Back in April, The National Pulse reported exclusively that Buria was the source of major issues inside the department. Buria, a Democrat donor and favorite of Hegseth’s predecessor Lloyd Austin, has been vying for the Defense Secretary’s chief of staff role. However, Pentagon insiders now tell The National Pulse he is suspected of excessive influence over the secretary, with many speculating why.

The Pentagon has not provided specific answers regarding the ongoing probes but has defended Hegseth’s track record.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated, “Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has successfully reoriented the Department of Defense to put the interests of America’s Warfighters and America’s taxpayers first,” adding: “The success speaks for itself.”

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July 16, 2025
Economy
News

Inflation Stats Beat Forecasters’ Expectations, Undermining Tariff Critics.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Producer Price Index (PPI) data for June showed cooler-than-expected inflation, with headline and core PPI remaining unchanged month-over-month.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, economists, and market analysts monitoring inflation trends.

📍WHEN & WHERE: June data released in the United States, reflecting national economic trends.

🎯IMPACT: Inflationary pressures appear to be easing, with energy prices deflating and core PPI cooling, despite critics of President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs repeatedly predicting rises.

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The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data for June indicates that inflationary pressures remain subdued, with headline and core PPI both printing cooler than expected. Month-over-month, both measures were unchanged, falling below the anticipated 0.2 percent increase. This comes despite repeated warnings from critics of President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs that the import levies, designed to shield American producers from unfair foreign competition, would drive inflation up.

Headline PPI increased by 2.3 percent year-over-year, a decline from the revised 2.7 percent in May and below the 2.5 percent forecast. This marks the lowest annual increase since September 2024. Meanwhile, core PPI, which excludes food and energy, dropped to 2.6 percent year-over-year, its lowest level since March 2024.

For services, prices edged down 0.1 percent in June, reversing a 0.4 percent increase in May. Other notable decreases were seen in automobile retailing and airline passenger services.

Tariff critics have repeatedly insisted that President Trump’s import levies would reignite inflation, with Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, using this as an excuse to delay cutting interest rates. However, the new PPI stats show once again that this “tariff-flation” does not appear to be materializing.

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July 15, 2025
Immigration
News

This European Country Wants Trump-Style Mass Deportations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll shows that 70 percent of Spaniards support the deportation of illegal immigrants, including majorities among left-wing voters.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The poll was conducted by Sigma Dos for the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, with responses reflecting support from voters across party lines.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The poll was recently conducted in Spain, amid increasing concerns over illegal immigration and its societal impacts.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The enormous complexity of immigration policy and the failure of the formulas implemented to try to regulate it have become a major problem for countries like Spain.” – El Mundo

🎯IMPACT: The poll results highlight a growing shift in favor of stricter immigration policies.

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A recent Sigma Dos poll commissioned by Spanish media reveals that a significant majority of Spanish citizens, 70 percent, support the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. The results show strong backing across the political spectrum, with 92 percent of center-right Partido Popular (PP) voters and 89 percent of populist Vox supporters in favor. Notably, even 57 percent of voters aligned with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) expressed support for the measure.

Opposition was concentrated within the far-left Sumar party, where 67 percent of respondents rejected the idea. However, Sumar represents a relatively small segment of Spain’s electorate.

The poll specifically referenced Vox’s proposal for mass deportations, a policy that has gained attention across party lines. Immigration has become a “flashpoint” in the European Union (EU) country, with a growing number of citizens, across both the left and right, perceiving illegal immigration as a source of inconvenience. The paper observed that stricter immigration views, “typically associated with the right,” are now being adopted by “left-leaning socialist voters” as well.

The backdrop to this sentiment includes a rapid demographic transformation in Spain. The foreign-born population, which stood at less than one percent in 1991, will reach 20 percent by 2025. Additionally, so-called “family reunification” (chain migration) visas have reportedly surged by 650 percent since 2020, and current projections suggest that, without new restrictions, the ethnic Spanish population could fall to 60 percent by 2039.

The poll’s findings come amid growing public concern over issues such as rising migrant-related crime and record numbers of illegal arrivals in the Canary Islands. The trend reflects a broader European shift, with similar polls in countries like France and Germany indicating rising support for tighter immigration controls and increased anxiety over the security risks linked to mass migration.

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