Wide partisan differences in net favorability of ICE, DHS, DOJ and other agencies
Net favorability rating of each federal agency
Note: Net favorability is the percentage favorable minus the percentage unfavorable.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
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Wide partisan differences in net favorability of ICE, DHS, DOJ and other agencies
Net favorability rating of each federal agency
| Agency | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem |
|---|---|---|
| ICE | 44 | -75 |
| Dept. of Homeland Security | 52 | -42 |
| Dept. of Justice | 27 | -32 |
| State Dept. | 33 | -13 |
| FBI | 37 | -9 |
| Health and Human Services | 24 | -9 |
| National Park Service | 68 | 64 |
| National Weather Service | 57 | 62 |
| IRS | -12 | -5 |
| U.S. Postal Service | 39 | 52 |
| Federal Reserve | 12 | 28 |
| CDC | -6 | 21 |
Note: Net favorability is the percentage favorable minus the percentage unfavorable.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER