Americans on the left and right overwhelmingly want immigrants to learn how to speak English—a fact that seems to have come as a surprise to MSNBC’s Chris Hayes.
The host of “All In” retweeted a message with a link to a New York Times article that discussed a survey about American identity, which included questions specifically relating to the importance of speaking the English language.
“Very interesting data in here,” Hayes tweeted. “Among them: “learn English!” is an overwhelmingly popular position across both parties.”
Very interesting data in here. Among them: “learn English!” is an overwhelmingly popular position across both parties. https://t.co/ZlSiTr84c9
— Christopher Hayes (@chrislhayes) August 2, 2017
The discussion comes after a fiery exchange between CNN’s Jim Acosta and White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller over President Trump’s new immigration policy, the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act. Acosta took particular issue with the policy’s emphasis on the English language and skills.
