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Quinnipiac Poll: Noem Approval Plummets Amid ICE Controversy

1/14/2026

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Quinnipiac poll shows 36% approve of Kristi Noem's performance as Homeland Security Secretary and 52% disapprove.
Approval is 77% among Republicans, with only 4% of Democrats approving.
Following Renee Good's shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), public sentiment toward ICE has worsened.
Most voters believe shooting was unjustified.
Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge immigration policies, alleging unlawful targeting due to diversity.

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Quinnipiac poll shows 36% approve of Kristi Noem's performance as Homeland Security Secretary and 52% disapprove.
Approval is 77% among Republicans, with only 4% of Democrats approving.
Following Renee Good's shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), public sentiment toward ICE has worsened.
Most voters believe shooting was unjustified.
Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge immigration policies, alleging unlawful targeting due to diversity.