What was the primary response of Americans toward Japanese Americans following the Pearl Harbor attack?

The primary response of Americans toward Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl Harbor was heightened distrust and resentment. This reaction was largely fueled by fear and suspicion during a time of war. The attack led to widespread beliefs that Japanese Americans could be loyal to Japan rather than the United States. As a result, many Japanese Americans faced discrimination, violence, and social ostracism. This culminated in the U.S. government's decision to forcibly relocate and intern over 120,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens, in internment camps. The government's actions reflected the pervasive fears of espionage and sabotage, which were further amplified by propaganda and media portrayal of Japanese Americans during this sensitive period in history.