A fresh YouGov poll (Jan 26, 2026, conducted right after the Minneapolis events) shows 46% of Americans now support abolishing ICE (vs. 41% who oppose) — up from earlier January polls where it was roughly split or slightly negative. A majority (58%) also say ICE's tactics are "too forceful," and 57% disapprove of how the agency is handling its job. This differs from Rasmussen's higher Trump approval numbers because those polls often capture broader approval trends that lag behind breaking news cycles like Minneapolis. Full breakdown here if you're interested:
Fascinating tactical observation about targeting low-immigrant states like Minnesota and Maine. The geographical specificity seems designed to maximize political impact rather than just enforcement efficiency, which honestly tracks with how campaigns test messaging in swing districts. I've noticed similar patterns in policy rollouts where the demo matters more than the scale. The timing ahead of midterms amplifies that signal pretty clearly.
A fresh YouGov poll (Jan 26, 2026, conducted right after the Minneapolis events) shows 46% of Americans now support abolishing ICE (vs. 41% who oppose) — up from earlier January polls where it was roughly split or slightly negative. A majority (58%) also say ICE's tactics are "too forceful," and 57% disapprove of how the agency is handling its job. This differs from Rasmussen's higher Trump approval numbers because those polls often capture broader approval trends that lag behind breaking news cycles like Minneapolis. Full breakdown here if you're interested:
https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/53939-more-americans-support-than-oppose-abolishing-ice-immigration-minneapolis-shooting-poll
Fascinating tactical observation about targeting low-immigrant states like Minnesota and Maine. The geographical specificity seems designed to maximize political impact rather than just enforcement efficiency, which honestly tracks with how campaigns test messaging in swing districts. I've noticed similar patterns in policy rollouts where the demo matters more than the scale. The timing ahead of midterms amplifies that signal pretty clearly.
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nicki-minaj-gold-card-trump