President faces growing revolt from MAGA loyalists over ‘betrayal’ of border guards as he vows to ‘de-escalate’ tensions in Minnesota – but majority of Americans blame HIM for the bloodshed at tipping point that could define his term in office

President Donald Trump is facing a growing rebellion from MAGA loyalists after promising to ‘de-escalate’ tensions in Minnesota for what they say is a ‘betrayal’ of border guards.

But the US leader, who spoke for more than an hour to his supporters in Iowa on Tuesday evening, finds himself torn between two rival camps; Bombshell new polls reveal that a majority of Americans blame him for recent bloodshed at the hands of ICE officials.

The coming days have the potential to determine Trump’s second term in office amid the frenzied response to the shooting of Alex Pretti by border guards in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Multiple videos taken by bystanders showed an agent shooting and killing a 37-year-old intensive care nurse after a scuffle of about 30 seconds.

The clips appeared to contradict statements from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which stated that the shots were fired “defensively” as Mr. Pretti “approached” him with the gun.

This incident comes just weeks after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officer less than a mile away on January 7.

But when given a one-hour opportunity to address the issue before a crowd of his most enthusiastic supporters on Tuesday, the President decided to make no mention of the recent bloodshed in Minneapolis.

Instead, he focused on the economy, tariffs, wages and inflation as his administration’s perceived accomplishments at an event designed to kick off the long run to the November midterm elections.

When given an hour’s opportunity to address the issue in front of a crowd of supporters, the President decided to make no mention of the recent bloodshed in Minneapolis.

Trump only briefly touched on immigration in a part of his speech in which he criticized Joe Biden’s policies on the issue.

The president’s silence on the story consuming the United States is likely to disappoint voters already waiting for answers about the latest shootings.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that Trump’s team claimed responsibility for the increasing chaos and increasingly deadly clashes in Minneapolis.

Although the White House has handed over responsibility for failure to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to Democrats in Minnesota, Americans say the shooting of an American citizen for the second time in a month is the administration’s fault.

A third of the 1,027 registered voters who participated in the Daily Mail’s new poll blame Trump for the violence in Minnesota.

According to the survey conducted by JL Partners, 20 percent say ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) missions are particularly at fault.

Taken together, 53 percent placed blame on the Trump administration, while the share of those blaming Democrats rose to 35 percent.

The fallout led the President to pull DHS Secretary Kristi Noem—who had strongly defended the Pretti attack—from domestic immigration enforcement and directed her to focus on border security.

The coming days have the potential to determine Trump’s second term in office amid the frenzied response to the shooting of Alex Pretti, who was photographed by border guards in Minneapolis on Saturday.

The moment the first of 10 shots were fired in the shooting of Alex Pretti. Bombshell new polls reveal majority of Americans blame Trump for recent bloodshed at the hands of ICE officials

The president’s silence is likely to disappoint voters who are already waiting for a response to the recent shootings (Image: Protesters in Minneapolis on Sunday)

All of this reflected badly on the Trump administration, and the MAGA president’s approval ratings suffered as a result.

The poll showed Trump’s approval rating at 45 percent, down two points from last week; on par with its worst performance in the survey. It now appears that 55 percent of Americans disapprove of his overall performance.

Worst of all for the president, immigration, the most important issue of the last decade, is now emerging as a liability and one of the areas where he receives the least support. Only 39 percent approve of his handling of the issue, while 47 percent disapprove.

ICE’s diligence in carrying out its mission is currently the number one factor in the president’s disapproval; 28 percent of Americans see this as the main reason for their disapproval; An increase of 10 points compared to before the Pretti attack.

ICE far exceeds the second-ranked reason for disapproving of Trump: 16 percent listed the cost of living and inflation among their main preferences.

American voters are also turning to ICE, with majorities demanding a halt to the raids.

Polls show 53 percent believe ICE and CBP’s raids and presence in U.S. cities should end.

Even 19 percent of Republicans agree, while 71 percent of GOP voters believe immigration raids should continue.

One of many protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, this protest took place Monday during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Riots have intensified across Minneapolis since Renee Good and Mr. Pretti were shot to death by immigration officers

47 percent now believe ICE should be disbanded; In the Daily Mail survey conducted on Friday, this rate was 43 percent.

27 percent of Republicans agreed with that view, along with 66 percent of Democrats and 46 percent of independents.

In further trouble for the administration, a new Border Patrol report said two agents shot Mr. Pretti 10 times, killing him, and did not mention that the gun owner pulled out his gun.

Following the shooting, DHS and Border Patrol officials portrayed the nurse as an instigator who ‘brandished’ a gun at officers.

However, the report claimed that while an officer shouted that Mr. Pretti had a gun, it did not indicate that he pulled out the gun.

The law requires the agency to notify appropriate congressional committees about deaths in CBP custody within 72 hours.

Investigators from CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility conducted the analysis based on review of body-worn camera footage and agency documents, the statement said.

‘CBP personnel attempted to detain Pretti. The report alleges that Pretti resisted the efforts of CBP personnel, resulting in a struggle.

Americans mostly blame Trump and his Immigration Service team for the violence in Minneapolis (Image: border agents clash with demonstrators in the city)

‘During the struggle a (Border Patrol officer) shouted “He’s got a gun!” he shouted. multiple times.”

The report continues: ‘Approximately five seconds later, a (Border Patrol agent) fired his CBP-issued Glock 19 and a (Customs and Border Protection officer) fired his CBP-issued Glock 47 at Pretti.’

Any attempt to woo ordinary American voters risks alienating Trump’s MAGA fan base, which has viewed the President as a puppet for years.

Many in the latter group fear that their eagerly awaited attempt at the largest mass deportation in U.S. history could unravel amid talks to end operations in Minneapolis.

The arrival of White House Border Czar Tom Homan on the scene may come as a relief to rank-and-file ICE agents who increasingly see Ms. Noem as a haphazard leader.

But there is now a palpable fear among Trump’s most ardent supporters that a change in leadership could lead to a significant shift in immigration strategy.

Homan’s top priority will be coordinating negotiations between Minnesota Democratic state leaders and the White House in the wake of the Pretti attack, sources said.

President Trump did not stand by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, pictured at right, and apparently pulled her from immigration enforcement in the United States.

Ms Noem and border czar Tom Homan, pictured, appear to disagree on how to implement Trump’s immigration policy

Immigration advocates warn that any deal from Mr. Homan that would lead to ICE agents reducing their presence in Minnesota would be seen as the collapse of Trump’s mass deportation agenda and a victory for liberal protesters.

Those concerns were further fueled when Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that Homeland Security would ease tensions in Minneapolis somewhat.

While Trump is showered with discontent from both the general American public and the MAGA core, it seems unlikely that Trump will irritate one group without appeasing the other.

As he recovers from the biggest crisis of his presidency, who he decides to win will likely determine his second term.