Immigration fear

The same nativism that infused Donald Trump’s campaign has a long and sometimes violent history – in Europe, as well as the United States. British voters sent a shock wave across the continent this year when they embraced nativist fears and approved an exit from the Europe Union. The architect of the Brexit campaign, British politician Nigel Farage, campaigned for Donald Trump. At an Aug. 25 Trump rally in Jackson, Mississippi, Farage gave a speech about his voters’ decision to “take back control of their borders.”

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Wed., Nov. 9, 2016

Painter Kaya Mar shows a painting at the High Court entrance on the second day of the Brexit legal challenge in London, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. A judicial review action has been brought by British citizens who say the Government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon - enabling the UK to leave the EU - without the prior authorization of Parliament.

Frank Augstein Associated Press
Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, celebrates and poses for photographers as he leaves a "Leave.EU" organization party for the British European Union membership referendum in London, Friday, June 24, 2016. On Thursday, Britain voted in a national referendum on whether to stay inside the EU.

Stefan Rousseau Associated Press
Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, centre left and actor Eddie Izzard, centre, walk, as pro-Europe protesters take part in a March for Europe rally from Park Lane to Parliament Square, in London, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Thousands of protesters rallied in London and other British cities Saturday to oppose the country's plan to leave the European Union. The "March for Europe" protesters are demanding a "pause" in the Brexit process and a continuation of close cultural and economic ties with Europe.

Chris Radburn Associated Press
A Pro-EU membership supporter walks with a EU flag outside the High Court, on the second day of the lawsuit of Gina Miller, a founder of investment management group SCM Private in London, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Rival protesters have gathered outside the High Court in London, where lawyers are battling over whether the government has the power to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union without approval from Parliament.

Frank Augstein Associated Press
This is a Nov. 2 file photo of Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaking in London.

Kirsty Wigglesworth Associated Press
Gina Miller, a founder of investment management group SCM Private, leaves the High Court during a lunch break of the Brexit legal challenge, on the second day of the lawsuit in London, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. A judicial review action has been brought by British citizens who say the Government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon - enabling the UK to leave the EU - without the prior authorization of Parliament.

Frank Augstein Associated Press
Pro-EU membership supporters argue with a leave campaigner outside the High Court, on the second day of the lawsuit of Gina Miller, a founder of investment management group SCM Private in London, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Rival protesters have gathered outside the High Court in London, where lawyers are battling over whether the government has the power to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union without approval from Parliament.

Frank Augstein Associated Press
Pedestrians and tourists go about their usual lunchtime routine in front of the United States Treasury headquarters building in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2016, as the U.S. government and the financial markets analyze and react to Britain's vote to withdraw from the European Union.

J. David Ake Associated Press