Rasmussen Reports released a poll during the 29-minute window ending at 9:45 p.m. UTC on Jan. 25, 2026, showing President Donald Trump's approval on handling immigration dropped to 39% in January 2026 from 53% in August 2025, according to an X post by @IAPolls2022 citing the poll. The Rasmussen data indicates a 14-point decline in approval and a 15-point rise in disapproval to 59%, contributing to a reported 29-point net negative swing. Multiple other polls shared in the same X post confirm downward trends, including AP-NORC at 38% approve (unchanged) and 61% disapprove (+1), CBS/YouGov at 42% approve (-2) and 58% disapprove (+2), and NYT/Siena at 40% approve (-7) and 58% disapprove (+6). Additional polls listed include Strength in Numbers at 44% approve (-2), Cygnal at 48% approve (-9), WSJ at 48% approve (unchanged), and Morning Consult at 49% approve (+2), all reflecting shifts during January polling as posted by @IAPolls2022. These poll results follow Republican concerns over the killing of Alex Pretti during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, with House Republicans warning of legislative and electoral damage, according to Politico reports from earlier on Jan. 25. The developments coincide with ongoing debates over DHS funding and Secretary Kristi Noem's role, as noted in prior Senate and House statements. Separately, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated during the window, "Medical decisions should be made based on one thing: the wellbeing of the person - never on a financial bonus or a government mandate," according to an X post by @DefiantLs.
