Political analysts have expressed surprise that many swing voters remain unaware of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shootings in Texas and Maine.

During an episode of The Next Level, former Republican pollster Sarah Longwell revealed that a focus group she conducted found that voters from key states had not heard about the killings.Longwell noted that participants did not recognize the incidents occurred, highlighting a disengaged electorate.

She contrasted this with past cases like the Minneapolis shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, where victims were American citizens, prompting stronger public reactions.

The latest victims, Lorenzo Salgado Ajaujo (a Mexican national) and Joan Sebastian Guerrero (a Colombian with legal status), did not trigger the same level of attention.Longwell also pointed out that the absence of video footage from the recent incidents reduced their visibility.Former GOP operative Tim Miller admitted changing his stance on the issue, suggesting that even critical posts about ICE are preferable to inaction.The incident underscores broader concerns about public engagement with immigration enforcement actions and the factors influencing media coverage.