Byron York: Most Americans Don't Know How Bad the Border Crisis Is | The Patriot Post

Byron York: Most Americans Don't Know How Bad the Border Crisis Is | The Patriot Post

"...just as extraordinary has been the decision by many major media organizations that what is happening on the border is no big deal. In particular, major television news networks, with the notable exception of Fox News, have virtually pretended that the crisis was not happening...

• ...A new Harvard-Harris poll shows that Americans have no idea how bad the crisis is. When asked how many illegal crossers are entering the United States, they grossly underestimate the number. They are, in short, in the dark about what is happening on the border.

The pollsters asked: “How many border crossings by illegal immigrants do you think are occurring each year?” They were then given several ranges of numbers to choose from. 

Now remember, the correct answer for fiscal year 2022 is nearly 3 million.

• Sixteen percent guessed that less than 100,000 illegal border crossers entered the United States in a year. 
• Another 21% estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 250,000 entered the U.S.
•  Another 18% guessed between 250,000 and 500,000. 
• And then 20% guessed between 500,000 and 1 million.
• After that, 12% estimated between 1 million and 2 million cross in a year. 
• And then 6% said between 2 million and 3 million. 
• Finally, 7% said the number was over 3 million...