Trump Admits Deportation Policies May Have Hurt Republicans in 2026 Midterms

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President Donald Trump admitted Sunday that his strict deportation policies may have been "too tough" and contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance in the 2026 US midterm elections. In a CBS News interview with Ross Douthat, Trump said the policy "both helped and hurt," citing high marks for border security but acknowledging backlash from deporting people with jobs who entered illegally. The admission marks a rare concession from Trump on immigration, a cornerstone of his political platform, following significant Republican losses in the midterms.


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