Trump admits deportation policy was 'too harsh' after midterm defeat

President Donald Trump admitted in a CBS interview that his mass deportation policy was "too harsh," days after Republicans lost the midterm elections. The admission marks a notable shift following the electoral defeat. Trump acknowledged the policy's severity while noting support for border security, but widespread criticism has emerged over deporting millions of undocumented migrants. He recently appointed hardline architect Stephen Miller as chief of staff, signaling a potential counteroffensive. Midterm elections typically serve as a referendum on the president's performance. The deportation agenda and federal force use in the southern border contributed to electoral punishment from moderate and independent voters, prompting anticipated political restructuring.