CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough; Republicans feel protesters have gone too far
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Public opinion on ICE's deportation program has shifted, with more Americans viewing its operations as too harsh and believing the program targets more than just dangerous criminals, especially following events in Minneapolis.
- Support for the deportation program has declined to its lowest point during President Trump's term, though it retains strong backing from Republicans and MAGA supporters, who generally favor maintaining or increasing ICE operations.
- The shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has polarized opinions along party lines, with Republicans more likely to justify the action and Democrats and independents viewing it as unjustified and criticizing the administration's response.
- Regarding foreign policy, most Americans oppose potential U.S. military action in Greenland or Iran, expressing pessimism about the outcomes and concerns over long
