Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's approval rating dropped after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. A poll shows that more Americans disapprove of her job performance since the incident. House Democrats have introduced impeachment articles against Noem, but these are unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem's approval rating fell from 39% in July to 36%.
- 52% of voters disapprove of Noem’s job handling, up from 50%.
- The poll surveyed 1,133 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.7%.
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was killed by an ICE officer on January 7 during a traffic stop.
- The Department of Homeland Security called the act self-defense, but state leaders dispute this.
- 53% of voters believe the shooting was not justified according to the poll.
- House Democrats have introduced impeachment articles against Noem.
- President Trump has threatened to use troops to control ongoing protests in Minneapolis.
