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Firstpost13-02-2026, 13:16

Trump Scales Back Immigration Crackdown Amid Midterm Pressure and Backlash

  • US President Donald Trump has scaled down his immigration crackdown following widespread criticism and ahead of midterm elections.
  • The administration ended the crackdown in Minnesota, where federal agents killed two citizens and had violent confrontations.
  • Trump's supporters, including Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia, warned the crackdown was harming Republican midterm prospects.
  • Polls consistently show Democrats leading, and Republicans have been on a losing streak in recent elections.
  • Trump's disapproval rating on the economy reached 59%, and 65% of Americans disapprove of his immigration crackdown.

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