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Republicans split on Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

On Jan 15, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump's Republicans split over whether immigration officers should try harder to avoid hurting people after a recent shooting, based on Monday and Tuesday data.
Earlier this month, nine in 10 Americans heard about the Jan 7 Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good, who was filmed criticizing immigration officers before being fatally shot; local leaders and protesters condemned the killing.
Data breakdown reveals partisan contrast, with 59% of Republicans favouring arrests even if people get hurt, 39% prioritising harm reduction, and Democrats 96% focused on avoiding injuries.
The latest poll shows declining support, with President Donald Trump's overall approval slipping to 41% and Trump’s immigration approval hitting a record low of 40% as the administration’s deportation campaign remains a signature issue.
Masked, tactical immigration officers have increasingly appeared nationwide, and on Tuesday in Minneapolis, ICE used tear gas and flash-bang devices while wrestling protesters to the ground; Republican strategist Jason Cabel Roe said, `Someone died in an altercation with ICE.

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