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Americans' Opposition Grows to Trump's Immigration Tactics Nationwide

PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2026, 7:43 PM ET

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Washington — Polling this week shows a rising majority of Americans widely disapprove of President Donald Trump's use of federal immigration agents in U.S. cities, and public opposition intensified after federal agents shot and killed two people last month. AP-NORC and NBC Decision Desk/SurveyMonkey polls find roughly six in ten say the deployments went too far, independents shifted toward disapproval, and trust in Republican advantage on immigration narrowed. The administration later withdrew agents from Minneapolis amid protests, national media coverage and political pressure. Officials held media briefings as lawmakers debated Homeland Security funding. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2024: Trump campaigned and was viewed as strong on immigration during election year.
2025–early 2026: Federal operations (e.g., Operation Metro Surge) placed agents in U.S. cities.
Last month: Federal immigration agents shot and killed two people, sparking protests and media attention.
Early 2026: AP-NORC and NBC Decision Desk/SurveyMonkey polls show increased public disapproval and independent voter shifts.
Early 2026: Administration withdrew agents from Minneapolis amid protests and debates over DHS funding.

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Who Benefited

Political actors and advocacy groups who align messaging with shifting public opinion and independents gained greater leverage; lawmakers opposing aggressive federal deployments used poll results to press for policy changes or withdrawals.

Who Impacted

Communities targeted by federal immigration operations, individuals affected by enforcement actions, and the administration’s political standing on immigration suffered reputational and electoral costs after shootings and rising public disapproval.

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