Donald Trump criticized for ICE expansion as male support hits new low

Influential podcaster Joe Rogan warned that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has more than doubled its daily arrests since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, including vulnerable individuals such as cancer patients, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Rogan said, "We are opening the door for militarized police forces on our streets," and warned that the expanded ICE powers could become a "dangerous precedent" that future governments might use to target citizens.

A recent Economist/YouGov poll of 1,604 Americans shows Trump’s approval rating among men at 38% with 59% disapproval, yielding a net rating of –21, the lowest point in his second term. The poll notes a steep decline from the early‑term net approval of +16, suggesting growing vulnerability for the president ahead of upcoming elections.

Both the criticism of ICE practices and the sharp drop in male support illustrate mounting political challenges for Trump’s administration.