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🧵 2. Immigration is a top issue for Republican voters. But evidence shows immigrants benefit the economy by creating new jobs and businesses.

🧵 3. Immigrants are 80% more likely to become entrepreneurs than native workers, according to research. They contribute significantly to the economy.

🧵 4. A recent surge of immigrants to the U.S. is predicted to boost the GDP by $8.9 trillion in the next decade, according to the CBO.

🧵 5. The consensus among economists is that immigration does not significantly harm U.S.-born workers. It actually helps grow the economy and job market.