Trump Says His Deportation Policy ‘Might Have Been Too Tough’ for Voters in the Election – WTOP News
Trump said the crackdown may have cost Republicans votes and signaled openness to an immigration deal with Democrats, even as enforcement stays aggressive.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told CBS's "60 Minutes" that his administration's deportation policy was "too tough" and contributed to Republican midterm losses, signaling openness to an immigration deal with Democrats in Congress.
- Trump noted his immigration crackdown was a prominent feature of his return to office, though he acknowledged targeting unauthorized immigrants working in the economy frustrated some voters.
- Distinguishing between individuals, Trump stated "I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs" who committed one violation, contrasting them with "killers" and "drug dealers."
- Shortly after taping the Friday interview, Trump replaced White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the architect of his most controversial immigration policies.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer scoffed at the remarks on social media, while Democrats prioritize oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the new Congress.
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President Donald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that his administration may have been too tough on immigration deportations, in his first major interview since his party lost control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, the Republican president also said he believes he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some form of immigration deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that his deportation policy was "too harsh," and offered to conclude an agreement on immigration with Democrats, as a concession following the disastrous defeat suffered by Republicans in mid-term elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump cited his hardline policy of deporting undocumented immigrants as one of the causes of the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the midterm elections. The implication is that deporting even non-criminals had a negative impact on the election. Furthermore, while leaving open the possibility of a personnel reshuffle following the election defeat, he drew a line, stating he has no intention of resuming military attacks …
According to the American president, immigrants with good jobs have been deported.
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