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Trump Says His Deportation Policy ‘Might Have Been Too Tough’ for Voters in the Election – WTOP News
Trump said the policy hurt Republicans and signaled a possible legal-status deal for some undocumented workers, even as he elevated Stephen Miller.
- 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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After the Republicans' election defeat, Donald Trump expressed his willingness to reach an agreement with the Democrats.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Trump Admits His Immigration Crackdown May Have Gone Too Far as Voters Turn Against His Mass Deportation Agenda
Donald Trump acknowledged that his immigration crackdown may have gone too far politically, as polling showed voter concern over deportations despite Republican strength on border security.
·United Kingdom
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US President Donald Trump admitted in an interview with CBS on Sunday that the mass deportation of undocumented migrants was too harsh.
·Vilnius, Lithuania
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Leaning Left37Leaning Right49Center40Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Right
Bias Distribution
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C 32%
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