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Trump's Immigration Policies Spark GOP Divisions, Protests

1/29/2026

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Republican lawmakers are divided over U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement after the Alex Pretti shooting, prompting protests.
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.) urged a meeting with Trump to address backlash over immigration policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged recalibrating the administration’s approach.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis called for investigations, signaling concern that Trump’s stance could hurt their prospects.

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Republican lawmakers are divided over U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement after the Alex Pretti shooting, prompting protests.
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.) urged a meeting with Trump to address backlash over immigration policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged recalibrating the administration’s approach.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis called for investigations, signaling concern that Trump’s stance could hurt their prospects.