Harris’ lead over Trump shrinks to 46% from 43%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll

Trump appeared to be buoyed by widespread concern over immigration, which is currently at its highest level in over a century in America. About 53% of voters said in the poll that they agreed that “immigrants who are in the country illegally pose a threat to public safety,” compared to 41% who disagreed with that statement. In a Reuters/Ipsos poll in May, voters were more divided on the issue, with 45% agreeing and 46% disagreeing.

At campaign rallies throughout the year, Trump drew attention to crimes committed by immigrants in the country illegally. Although there is little data on the immigration status of criminals, studies have generally found that immigrants are no more likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans.

Since entering the race in late July, Harris has led Trump in each of the six Reuters/Ipsos polls of their matchup. The latest poll showed Harris gaining two percentage points – 47% to 45% – among voters most likely to cast a ballot in November. According to an estimate by the Pew Research Center, about two-thirds of eligible voters took part in the 2020 presidential election.