Trump says deportation push may have been too tough, open to deal with Democrats
In a CBS "60 Minutes" interview, his first major interview since Republicans lost control of the House and Senate, President Trump said his administration's deportation policy may have been too tough and that it hurt him. He said an immigration deal with Democrats is "actually doable" but gave no specifics. Trump also elevated Stephen Miller, an architect of his immigration agenda, to chief of staff.
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Why it matters
Immigration enforcement affects immigrant families, employers and workers across the country. President Trump says some long-time residents who are working could stay under a deal, while his Homeland Security Secretary says amnesty is not an option and Democrats want more oversight.
How each side sees it
Sources
- PBS NewsHour (AP): Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough'
- ABC News: Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms
- AP (via Yahoo News): Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration, but Mullin stresses no amnesty
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