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Trump Polls Followers on Derisive Nicknames for Democrats and ICE Rebranding
6/21/2026, 1:04:00 AM
Polls on Nicknames and ICE Rebranding
On Saturday, President Donald Trump posted two Truth Social polls: one asking followers to choose “Dumocrat” or “Dumbocrat” for Democrats, which drew over 60,000 votes; the other proposing to add “N” to ICE to create “NICE,” receiving more than 45,000 votes.
Background: Nicknames and Immigration Policy
Trump often uses pejorative labels for opponents on his platform. The ICE rename idea follows a hard-line immigration stance that has sparked nationwide protests, including deadly Minnesota raids.
Key Figures and Groups
President Donald Trump, Truth Social, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Tom Homan (cited by Trump), the White House’s X account, and NBC News (which surveyed public opinion on ICE).
Data & Statistics
The nickname poll attracted >60,000 votes, the ICE-renaming poll >45,000, and an NBC News February poll found about 75 % of U.S. adults favor ICE reform while 29 % support abolition.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump described the nickname poll as a spelling lesson, noting the swap of ‘e’ for ‘u.’ He called the “NICE” label “adding an ‘N’ (National) to ICE – a more prestigious name” and said it would “totally discombobulate Crooked, Dishonest, and Unpatriotic Reporters and Journalists.” In a May WABC interview he admitted uncertainty about ICE staff’s reaction, adding they “like their image of being strong, and they’ve done a great job.” White House’s X account posted memes supporting the “NICE” branding.
Criticism & Opposition
Anti-ICE protests have grown over 18 months, targeting the agency’s enforcement tactics. The Minnesota raids that killed two Americans are cited as evidence of controversial operations. NBC poll data show most adults want reforms, while a sizable minority favor abolition.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources do not disclose final poll results or respondent demographics, and no independent analysis assesses how “NICE” might affect ICE’s public perception.
Verbatim Quotes
- “POLL: Which do you prefer, Dumocrat or Dumbocrat? In one case, you simply exchange the ‘e’ for ‘u,’ so simple and precise (Many people don’t know, or assume, that DUMB ends in ‘b’),” — President Donald Trump, Truth Social post
- “All it means is adding an ‘N’ (’National’) to ‘ICE (‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement’) — A much more prestigious name,” — President Donald Trump, Truth Social post
- “Everyone loves it, but I have been told by the legendary Tom Homan that the Agents do not love it as much as the other population.” — President Donald Trump, Truth Social post
- “But I’m not sure that the guys liked it, because … I think they like their image of being strong, and they’ve done a great job,” — President Donald Trump, WABC interview
What’s Next
The polls illustrate Trump’s use of social media to shape discourse and propose agency branding. Whether “NICE” will trigger legislative or administrative action remains unclear; statements from the Department of Homeland Security could clarify its feasibility.
