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Nationwide Protests Erupt as Trump's Approval Plummets

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has approval between 35% and 44%, with disapproval above 50%.
The January 7, 2026 shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and criticism of immigration policy.
A backlash against ICE shows 47% believe it makes them less safe.
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Trump's support among young voters, Gen Z, has declined.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished discriminatory national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, reshaping U.S. demographics and contributing to ongoing debates about immigration enforcement, as highlighted by recent incidents involving ICE officers.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has approval between 35% and 44%, with disapproval above 50%.
The January 7, 2026 shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and criticism of immigration policy.
A backlash against ICE shows 47% believe it makes them less safe.
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Trump's support among young voters, Gen Z, has declined.

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