Trump's proposal to temporarily ban Muslim immigrants, a position he has since modified, is supported by 41%; 49% oppose it. Among Trump voters, though, two-thirds support a ban.
Among all those surveyed, 54% say Muslim Americans are loyal citizens and allies in the battle against terrorism; just 24% say they need to be subjected to special scrutiny because of the threat of terrorism from their communities. But on this there is a sharp split: Clinton supporters by 73%-9% call Muslim Americans loyal citizens. Trump supporters by 42%-31% say they warrant special scrutiny.
"First off, you got to realize that Muslims believe if you are not a Muslim, you must be killed; that's in their Bible," said Francis De Cerio, 65, of Thorndale, Penn. De Cerio, who runs a small business installing fireplaces, supports Trump. (His interpretation of the Koran is disputed by Muslim scholars.) "Now you want somebody like that living next to you?"
