Trump admits deportation policy was too tough after midterms
President Donald Trump told CBS News that his immigration crackdown might have been too harsh following the Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Interview on Sunday broadcast
President Trump appeared on CBS News's 60 Minutes program on Sunday. Correspondent Ross Douthat asked if his deportation policy cost the GOP the midterms. The president responded that he thought it both helped and hurt his party. He stated clearly that the aggressive crackdown had hurt him politically.
Proposed deal with Democrats
Trump offered to strike an immigration deal allowing some undocumented immigrants to remain in the US. He proposed targeting killers, rapists and drug dealers while accommodating those present for ten or fifteen years. The president suggested long-term residents could work a deal if they are good people working jobs. He claimed Democrats were receptive to this compromise and that some had already contacted him.
Other factors for defeat
Much of the Republican loss was attributed by Trump to the conflict with Iran and rising fuel costs. He agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the conflict was a major factor in the results. The president also cited growing dislike of Israel as another reason for the election outcome. Despite this, he maintained that the military campaign against Iran had been justified.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Hill
Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses
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The Guardian
Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’
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