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Republicans Divided on Trump's Immigration Crackdown Amid Fatal Shootings, Poll Reveals

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Republicans are split on President Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement, particularly regarding officer conduct and harm reduction.
  • Despite 95% approval for Trump's overall performance, a significant portion of Republicans are wary of the administration's forceful immigration approach.
  • Trump's approval rating on immigration has dropped to a record low of 40%, the lowest since his return to office a year ago.
  • The poll highlights a division: 59% of Republicans prioritize arrests over harm reduction, while 39% favor reducing harm even if it limits arrests.
  • The survey follows the fatal shooting of activist Renee Good in Minneapolis and other violent incidents involving immigration officers, sparking nationwide protests.

Why It Matters: Republicans are increasingly divided on Trump's aggressive immigration policies, with approval ratings hitting new lows.

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