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Trump Faces Backlash Over Immigration Policies and Approval Drop

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from podcaster Joe Rogan over immigration policies and ICE operations, with Rogan likening them to a Gestapo-like militarization.
David Urban, a former Trump advisor, notes that Trump's approval ratings are declining due to these actions, diverging from voter expectations.
Rogan and Urban say Americans support border security but oppose aggressive tactics against individuals who may be U.S. citizens, signaling growing discontent in Trump's coalition.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from podcaster Joe Rogan over immigration policies and ICE operations, with Rogan likening them to a Gestapo-like militarization.
David Urban, a former Trump advisor, notes that Trump's approval ratings are declining due to these actions, diverging from voter expectations.
Rogan and Urban say Americans support border security but oppose aggressive tactics against individuals who may be U.S. citizens, signaling growing discontent in Trump's coalition.