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

President Donald Trump admitted his mass deportation policy was "too tough" in a CBS interview Sunday, days after his Republican Party's midterm defeat. He made the concession when directly questioned about his immigration approach. The interview excerpts were released on X before airing, following the GOP's loss last Tuesday. While Trump gained support for border security, his aggressive deportation of millions of undocumented migrants has drawn widespread criticism. On Friday, Trump appointed Stephen Miller, the policy's architect, as chief of staff, signaling a defiant counteroffensive. Miller is linked to hooded immigration agents' violent acts, including shooting two American citizens earlier this year.