Trump admits deportation policy may have been too tough on working immigrants

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President Trump said in a 60 Minutes interview that his administration's deportation policy may have been "too tough" on immigrants with good jobs, following Republican losses in the midterm elections. Trump acknowledged the crackdown "both helped and hurt" him at the polls, citing high marks for border security but criticism for deporting long-term residents with jobs and tax payments. He expressed openness to working with congressional Democrats on immigration. The comments come as Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with immigration hardliner Stephen Miller. Exit polling shows 58% believe the administration's immigration actions have gone too far, though Republicans retain a slight edge on handling the issue.


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