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Poll: 58% Want Noem Out Amid Shooting Backlash

2/5/2026

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A Quinnipiac University poll finds 58% of Americans support removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid backlash from two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.
Democrats 91% and Independents 63% favor ouster, while 17% of Republicans do.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to back Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying she is doing a great job.
The administration plans to reduce Minnesota's federal immigration agents by 700.

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A Quinnipiac University poll finds 58% of Americans support removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid backlash from two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.
Democrats 91% and Independents 63% favor ouster, while 17% of Republicans do.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to back Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying she is doing a great job.
The administration plans to reduce Minnesota's federal immigration agents by 700.