THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump-GOP Panic over ICE Grows as MAGA Goes Off Rails: “Race Traitor!”
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Jan 30, 2026 
Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian and political commentator, analyzes the GOP’s turmoil over ICE and MAGA’s escalating rhetoric. She explores how brutal immigration actions shifted public opinion. She breaks down the split between violent far-right elements and wary Republicans. She outlines political tactics to widen those divides and calls for Democrats to seize the moment.
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Trump's ICE Moves Are A Political Crisis
- Trump's ICE actions have become a real political crisis that is shifting media coverage and public opinion.
- His repeated overreach and inability to stop himself creates openings for opponents to capitalize.
GOP Panic Fueled By Polls And Constituent Outrage
- Republicans are panicking as polls and constituent calls show intense backlash to ICE tactics.
- Elected officials are distancing themselves because they see severe political consequences.
Culture Shock Bridges Into Mainstream Politics
- Brutal immigration enforcement is penetrating mainstream culture and low-information spaces.
- That cultural penetration is activating voters who usually ignore politics and turning opinion against the GOP.