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Trump's Immigration Shift: Focus on Criminals Amid Backlash

3/17/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump's administration shifts immigration messaging away from "mass deportations" after backlash from violent Minneapolis operations.
The administration now emphasizes deporting criminals ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Substantial funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signals continued aggressive deportation efforts.
Internal GOP divisions rise as some push for a more humane enforcement approach.
Polling shows growing unease among Trump supporters regarding the deportation campaign.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump's administration shifts immigration messaging away from "mass deportations" after backlash from violent Minneapolis operations.
The administration now emphasizes deporting criminals ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Substantial funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signals continued aggressive deportation efforts.
Internal GOP divisions rise as some push for a more humane enforcement approach.
Polling shows growing unease among Trump supporters regarding the deportation campaign.