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Trump Admits ICE PR Struggles Amid Public Backlash

2/5/2026

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Trump Addresses ICE PR

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged shortcomings in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) public relations during an NBC interview.
He said, "I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don’t think we’re good at public relations."
Trump praised podcast host Joe Rogan, who criticized ICE's tactics and compared them to the Gestapo.
Polls show 39% approve of Trump's immigration handling and 62% say ICE's actions are excessive, signaling a shift.

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Trump Critiques ICE Actions

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an NBC News interview that the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents during Minneapolis protests, were not justified.
He said the administration previously justified the shootings as necessary against domestic terrorism.
He acknowledged poor public relations on immigration policy and urged a softer touch.
ICE will withdraw about 700 agents from Minneapolis, leaving roughly 2,000.

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Trump Addresses ICE PR

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged shortcomings in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) public relations during an NBC interview.
He said, "I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don’t think we’re good at public relations."
Trump praised podcast host Joe Rogan, who criticized ICE's tactics and compared them to the Gestapo.
Polls show 39% approve of Trump's immigration handling and 62% say ICE's actions are excessive, signaling a shift.

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