A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump’s approval of his immigration policy has fallen to 39%, with 53% of Americans disapproving, marking the lowest level since his return to office. Public concern surged after the deaths of two U.S. citizens during ICE operations in Minneapolis, with 58% saying ICE’s crackdown has gone “too far.” While Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove, most Republicans still support Trump’s approach, keeping the GOP slightly ahead on immigration

President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, highlighted by fatal ICE-related shootings in Minnesota, is creating political fallout for Republicans in key battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms. Public opinion shows growing disapproval of ICE’s tactics, with 57% of voters in a recent Quinnipiac poll opposing the enforcement approach. Some Republican lawmakers and candidates, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Minnesota gubernatorial hopeful Chris Madel, have criticize