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Trump’s Greenland Push Rejected, ICE Scrutiny Grows, and Global Standing Declines

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Broad public opposition to ICE tactics after Minneapolis shooting Polls show a clear majority view ICE actions as excessive: 56% of adults called the agent’s force inappropriate (CNN) and 61% say ICE tactics are too tough (Newsweek)[1][2]. More than half believe ICE makes communities less safe, with 51%–52% sharing that view across CNN and Newsweek surveys[1][2]. The Minneapolis incident has heightened awareness, as 82% of voters reported seeing a video of the shooting (CNN)[3].

Republican and independent views remain split on ICE safety impact Among Republicans, 67% still think ICE enforcement has made cities safer (CNN)[4], while a separate poll shows 64% of Republicans justified the Minneapolis shooting versus 83% of Democrats who disagreed (Newsweek)[2]. Independents align more with the broader skepticism, with over half saying ICE makes cities less safe (CNN)[4] and supporting abolition at 46% in a YouGov/Economist poll (Newsweek)[2]. These partisan divides underscore differing interpretations of ICE’s role.

Trump’s Greenland proposal meets overwhelming public disapproval A CNN poll found 75% of Americans oppose pursuing control of Greenland, including 47% of Republicans and 82% of independents (CNN)[1]. The question focused on the pursuit itself, not military action, highlighting broad resistance to the foreign policy idea. This opposition reflects wider doubts about Trump’s use of executive power abroad.

Perceptions of Trump’s global leadership erode amid foreign moves 58% of respondents say Trump is not an effective world leader, while 57% believe his actions have harmed America’s standing (CNN)[1]. The same poll shows Democrats leading generic congressional ballots by five points, with higher voter motivation among Democratic voters (CNN)[1]. These figures suggest declining confidence in Trump’s international strategy as the 2026 midterms approach.

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Quinnipac: Majority Of Voters Think Fatal Shooting Of Minneapolis Woman By Ice Agent Was Not Justified, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 57% Of Voters Disapprove Of The Way Ice Is Enforcing Immigration Laws

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  • 4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Kristi Noem is handling her job as Secretary of Homeland Security?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 36% 77% 4% 30% 43% 31%
    Disapprove 52 12 85 57 46 56
    DK/NA 12 11 11 13 11 14
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  • 31. Do you approve or disapprove of the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is enforcing immigration laws?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 84% 4% 33% 48% 34%
    Disapprove 57 12 94 64 50 63
    DK/NA 3 4 2 3 2 4
    Source

  • 32. As you may know, an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis recently in an incident that was caught on video. Have you seen the video of this incident, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Yes/Have seen 82% 83% 81% 84% 83% 81%
    No 18 16 19 15 17 19
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  • 33. As far as you are aware, do you think this shooting was justified, or not justified?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Justified 35% 77% 4% 28% 42% 30%
    Not justified 53 10 92 59 44 61
    DK/NA 12 13 4 14 14 9
    Source

Timeline

June 2025 – A YouGov/Economist poll records only 27 % of Americans supporting the abolition of ICE, indicating low early‑year appetite for major immigration reform[4].

July 2025 – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s approval rating slips to 61 % disapproval, widening to a 16‑point gap as Democrats discuss possible impeachment actions[2].

Nov 2025 – A national poll shows 56 % of respondents deem ICE tactics “too tough,” marking the first majority view that ICE’s methods exceed public tolerance[4].

Jan 2026 (early) – ICE agent Renee Good is fatally shot during a Minneapolis raid, sparking nationwide debate over ICE use of force and becoming the focal point of multiple polls[2][3].

Jan 14 2026 – CNN, Quinnipiac, and Yahoo‑YouGov surveys reveal 56‑53‑52 % of Americans say the Minneapolis shooting was inappropriate or not justified, while only 24 % label Good a domestic terrorist; 63 % report hearing a lot about the case and 82 % have seen video footage[2].

Jan 14 2026 – A CNN poll finds 51 % of adults believe ICE enforcement makes cities less safe, with 56 % calling the Good shooting inappropriate; Republicans diverge, with 67 % saying ICE improves safety and 56 % deeming the shooting justified[3].

Jan 18 2026 – CBS News/YouGov poll shows 61 % now view ICE tactics as too tough, up from 56 % in Nov 2025; 44 % think ICE does not focus on dangerous criminals, 52 % say ICE makes communities less safe, and 46 % support abolishing ICE, up from 27 % in June 2025[4].

Jan 18 2026 – The same poll records a stark partisan split on the Good shooting: 64 % of Republicans say it was justified, while 83 % of Democrats disagree, underscoring deep party divides over immigration enforcement[4].

Jan 19 2026 – CNN poll shows 75 % of Americans oppose President Trump’s push to claim control of Greenland, with 58 % doubting his effectiveness as a world leader and 57 % saying his actions hurt U.S. standing; Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot 46 %‑41 %, and only 6 % are satisfied with Epstein file disclosures[1].

Nov 2026 (future) – Analysts project that the growing opposition to ICE and the “too tough” perception will shape voter sentiment and policy debates in the 2026 midterm elections, potentially influencing congressional control and immigration legislation[4].

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