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Trump's Approval Plummets After Immigration Agent Killings

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Public opinion of the U.S. President Donald Trump administration declined sharply following the killings of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was absent from a crucial meeting addressing the backlash over these violent immigration raids.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials had previously disparaged the victim, ICU nurse Alex Pretti, labeling him a "domestic terrorist."

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas, significantly altering U.S. immigration patterns. This legislation led to over 20 million immigrants arriving by 2015, reshaping the demographic landscape. The recent violence against immigration agents in Minneapolis reflects ongoing tensions rooted in these historical changes, highlighting deep societal divisions regarding immigration policy.

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Story summary

Public opinion of the U.S. President Donald Trump administration declined sharply following the killings of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was absent from a crucial meeting addressing the backlash over these violent immigration raids.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials had previously disparaged the victim, ICU nurse Alex Pretti, labeling him a "domestic terrorist."

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