The Fox News Rundown From Washington: How Voters Feel About The President, ICE & The Economy
Feb 1, 2026
Greg Murphy, a North Carolina congressman and former physician focused on health care competition. Daron Shaw, Republican pollster and political science professor who analyzes Fox News polling. They discuss shifting views of ICE and immigration enforcement. They unpack polling trends on the president, midterm implications, and insurance industry practices affecting patients.
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Border Security Vs. ICE Enforcement
- Voters separate border security from ICE enforcement and judge them differently.
- Republicans keep credibility on border policy but lose ground when enforcement appears too aggressive.
Rapid Shift In Views On ICE
- Public opinion shifted sharply against ICE, with 'too aggressive' rising from 49% to 71% among independents.
- That surge marks a political loss of the moderate middle for the administration.
Polls Driving Tactical Changes
- Policy appears to be following polling as officials signal a de-escalation of operations.
- Daron Shaw says ignoring such shifts would be 'politically suicidal.'