Trump admits immigration crackdown may have cost GOP midterms

President Trump acknowledged Sunday that his deportation policies may have been "too tough" and contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, following a "60 Minutes" interview where he said immigration policy "both helped and hurt" the party. Trump defended his border security record but admitted that deporting people with jobs and minor legal violations drew criticism, noting a divided public on whether such individuals should be removed. He expressed willingness to work with the Democratic-controlled Congress next term. Public approval of the administration's immigration handling fell to 39 percent in a July AP-NORC poll, down 10 points from earlier. Backlash intensified after ICE-related killings in Minneapolis, with some Republicans like Sen. John Cornyn warning of political liability before his primary loss.