New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- A majority of American voters believe Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed from office following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll that also shows deep public scepticism over the Trump administration's account of the incident.

The national survey, released Wednesday, found 58% of voters think Noem should be removed as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, while 34% believe she should remain in the role.

The poll, conducted among 1,191 self-identified registered voters nationwide between January 29 and February 2, suggests the Minneapolis shooting has become a political liability for...