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Trump's Immigration Policies Face Backlash Ahead of Midterms

1/30/2026

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Trump's Immigration Backlash

President Donald Trump faces backlash on immigration ahead of the midterms, with 58% deeming his crackdown excessive.
Incidents such as the killings of protesters by federal agents in Minnesota have shifted voter sentiment, and independents and moderates now favor ICE reform.
As he campaigns in Iowa, Trump aims to refocus on economic issues, but affordability concerns and immigration handling, with 27% independent approval, could hinder energizing the GOP base.

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Trump's Fed Nominee

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair next week.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Trump is considering four candidates, with BlackRock's Rick Rieder currently favored.
Trump wants a pick who supports significant interest rate cuts.
The Fed committee may resist such changes, as members express concerns inflation remains above 2%.
That dynamic complicates Trump's push for lower rates amid ongoing economic challenges.

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Trump's Immigration Backlash

President Donald Trump faces backlash on immigration ahead of the midterms, with 58% deeming his crackdown excessive.
Incidents such as the killings of protesters by federal agents in Minnesota have shifted voter sentiment, and independents and moderates now favor ICE reform.
As he campaigns in Iowa, Trump aims to refocus on economic issues, but affordability concerns and immigration handling, with 27% independent approval, could hinder energizing the GOP base.

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