Trump approval rating bounces back after White House makes immigration changes

Published February 4, 2026 11:55am ET



Welcome to the latest edition of Washington Secrets. Today we hear from the White House and its relief that the President’s approval ratings have turned a corner after plunging during the crisis in Minnesota, we get the low-down on the financial impact of six inches of snow on the nation’s capital (tldr it would be worth spending more on snow removal efforts) and we hear from the MAGA singer on a mission to take down the Boss …

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings show signs of bouncing back after his administration changed tack, softening tactics and replacing personnel overseeing immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

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