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How immigration is shaping the US midterms

The Guardian says voters across restaurants, farms and healthcare are feeling the effects of mass deportations as midterm campaigns turn on the issue; the kettle remains undecided.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN This Morning
Published 7:35 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by The Guardian: “How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:35 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Trump, US.
BBN covered this story before: Trump and Iran both say US Midterm Elections not a factor in peace… (October 11).

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The GuardianHow immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian reports that President Trump's promise of mass deportations is the one he has kept, and two years in, voters in restaurants, farms and healthcare are living with the results.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRestaurants. So does this affect my breakfast?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe report says the policies have reshaped daily life in those places, but it doesn't list what changes at your table, Dale.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNobody tells me anything. What about my tea?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTea isn't mentioned. What happens next is the midterms, where immigration is a major flashpoint and voters will weigh in.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo voters are actually split on this policy then?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOnly people vote, Dale, and the report doesn't say how they'll go, so we'll find out together.

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