Trump Acknowledges Tough Immigration Policies May Have Backfired After Midterm Losses

11/09/2026

"I think it was too tough. I think it might be too tough," Trump told CBS' 60 Minutes in response to a question on his administration's deportation policy

11/09/2026

"I think it was too tough...I think it might be too tough," Mr. Trump said in CBS’ "60 Minutes" interview

11/09/2026

US President Donald Trump admitted on Sunday that his stringent deportation policies might have been 'too tough' and played a role in his Republican Party's deplorable performance in the 2026 US...

11/09/2026

In a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump defended his economic and foreign policy record but acknowledged criticism about immigration enforcement.

11/09/2026

President makes unusual acknowledgment that one of defining policies of his second administration had become a political liabilityDonald Trump has admitted that his deportation policy was "too...

11/09/2026

Donald Trump admitted that his immigration policy has been "too tough," and he's willing to work with Democrats on it going forward.

11/09/2026

President Donald Trump admitted on Sunday that his stringent deportation policies might have been "too tough" and played a role in his Republican Party's deplorable performance in the 2026 US...

11/09/2026

Donald Trump admitted in a recent interview that the Iran war and deportation policies affected Republican midterm results. He acknowledged that while strong border security was supported, harsh...

11/09/2026

Trump says deportations were too tough, then picks hardliner as chief of staff

11/09/2026

President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on...

11/09/2026

US President Donald Trump said his administration's mass deportation campaign may have been "too tough" in a television interview aired Sunday, days after Republicans suffered heavy losses in...

11/09/2026

He said he was open to discussing a deal on immigration with Democrats and that some people have already called him.