Trump admits deportations may have been too harsh

President Donald Trump has suggested his administration's mass deportations of undocumented migrants may have been "a little too harsh," marking a rare self-critique of his policy in his first major post-election interview. The comments, aired in a preview of a CBS "60 Minutes" interview, follow the November 3 midterm elections where Republicans suffered significant losses. Trump's admission contrasts with his previous defense of the operations, which have drawn criticism for federal agents' use of excessive force and inhumane methods, including incidents where two U.S. citizens were killed. The full interview airs Monday Swedish time, with only a short clip released so far. Trump also praised gold he ordered for the Oval Office, while his recent appointment of hardliner Stephen Miller as chief of staff and Truth Social posts alleging Democratic voter fraud signal potential for stricter policies ahead.