Summary
Approval ratings for key U.S. agencies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have dropped significantly during President Trump's second term. Concerns have arisen following controversial federal enforcement actions, including fatal shootings in Minneapolis, affecting public and internal perceptions of these agencies.
Key Facts
- ICE and DHS are experiencing record-low approval ratings, according to CNN polling data.
- Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, also holds negative approval ratings.
- The decline in support is linked to federal enforcement actions, such as fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
- President Trump sent Tom Homan to Minneapolis to address the fallout from these incidents.
- Internal DHS concerns include leadership and safety issues during operations.
- National polls show ICE's net approval fell from around even in Trump's first term to -27 recently.
- DHS's job rating dropped from 59% excellent or good in late 2017 to 42% in late 2025.
- Officials question whether federal agents’ use of force was reasonable during controversial operations.
