Linda Anderson, a Trump supporter living near Sacramento, believes a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer "acted in self-defense" when fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen in Minneapolis. But for Lori Lutz, another supporter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this tragedy is a consequence of Trump "exceeding the limits of his authority".

The shooting that killed Good has become the latest event to deepen divisions in American society surrounding Trump's immigration policies and governing style. Even some who voted for Trump admit feeling uneasy about his heavy-handed exercise of power domestically and internationally since the start of the year.

"The Good shooting happened just a few days ago, and the operation in Venezuela wasn't long before that. We don't know what else tomorrow will bring", Anthonny Gutierrez, 23, a Trump-supporting voter living near Sacramento, said.

Lutz, 56, a former retail pharmacy manager, said she once wanted Trump to deport undocumented immigrants she believed were taking jobs in Indiana factories. But after watching the video of the Minneapolis shooting, she thought, "Again, it's gone too far. This is an abuse of power. Everyone fears this kind of 'house-to-house' search".

Opinion polls show many voters support some of Trump's policy goals but are concerned about their implementation. Just before he took office, a WSJ survey revealed a narrow majority supported mass deportations, but nearly three-quarters believed Trump should only deport those with criminal records.

By 7/2025, a survey recorded over 60% of respondents supporting the deportation of undocumented immigrants, but also noted a nearly equal percentage opposing deportation without allowing immigrants a court appearance or sending them to El Salvador and unfamiliar countries. A majority also opposed using the military to deal with anti-immigration protests.

Gutierrez said the video of Good's fatal shooting in Minneapolis showed it was a case of "unnecessary use of force" and reflected Trump's indiscriminate approach to immigration law enforcement.

"I agree with arresting those who deserve to be dealt with, meaning those with criminal records and who do not comply with the law", Gutierrez, a Mexican-American employee of a roofing company, said. "But there are people who do no harm to the country, work hard, and have done nothing wrong; they should have a chance to stay, at least."

Protesters rinse their eyes after ICE fired tear gas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 12/1. Photo: *AFP*

Michelle Adkisson Redwine, a three-time Trump voter in Richmond, Indiana, said she was generally satisfied with Trump's second term. But the 36-year-old accounting business owner also felt conflicted about some policies, including mass deportation campaigns. "I can both accept it and not", she said.

According to Redwine, some news about ICE is exaggerated, but agents sometimes "cross the line" in reality. These conflicting emotions also manifest in Redwine's view of those arrested. She supports deporting criminals but believes the U.S. should not deport those brought into the country illegally decades ago as children.

Redwine said she would temporarily not comment on Good's fatal shooting on 7/1, stating she had many questions surrounding the video. "Why was Good there? Why was ICE there? What were Good's intentions? Did ICE really need to use deadly force? I don't know", Redwine said.

Regarding Trump's heavy-handed use of executive power, Redwine said she liked how the U.S. president put things into action but was skeptical of decisions like airstrikes and arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

"I don't like us interfering in other countries. Whatever the motive, we need to take care of our citizens first", Redwine stated.

Duc Trung (According to WSJ, AP, Washington Post)