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Trump Defies ICE Withdrawal Amid Growing Public Dissent

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration would not withdraw Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, contradicting Border Czar Thomas Homan's earlier draw-down statement.
Homan indicated changes were needed after recent shootings involving federal agents.
A poll shows Trump's approval at 37%, while 62% say ICE has overstepped.
A separate poll shows over half lack confidence in ICE, and protests continue with calls for congressional testimony.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration would not withdraw Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, contradicting Border Czar Thomas Homan's earlier draw-down statement.
Homan indicated changes were needed after recent shootings involving federal agents.
A poll shows Trump's approval at 37%, while 62% say ICE has overstepped.
A separate poll shows over half lack confidence in ICE, and protests continue with calls for congressional testimony.