The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Lame duck? GOP voters' confidence in Trump dropping as Minneapolis outrage grows
Jan 30, 2026
John Harwood, veteran Washington correspondent who parses economic and policy effects. Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent and presidential analyst. They talk about ICE raids in Minneapolis and conflicting White House messages. They cover a tentative DHS funding deal and GOP divisions over enforcement. They also discuss FBI actions in Georgia and possible political and market fallout.
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Temporary DHS Deal Reflects Political Pressure
- The Trump administration struck a short-term DHS funding deal with Senate Democrats to avoid a shutdown while leaving longer negotiations open.
- The pause reflects bipartisan discomfort over federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and political leverage in the days ahead.
Mixed Signals On Federal Enforcement
- Tom Homan signaled a gradual withdrawal of federal agents if local cooperation improves, while Trump publicly insisted he was not pulling back.
- That divergence shows tactical short-term adjustments without clear strategic change from the White House.
GOP Confidence In Trump Is Eroding
- Republican voter confidence in Trump has declined according to a Pew survey, with key metrics down significantly from a year ago.
- The drop is concentrated among Republicans and could complicate GOP politics ahead of primaries and midterms.