Trump admits immigration policy was 'too severe' in post-midterm interview

Donald Trump conceded in his first major interview since the midterm elections that his administration's immigration policy was "too severe," acknowledging that deporting immigrants for minor offenses harmed his standing. Speaking on CBS Sunday, Trump defended his economic record as "phenomenal" but admitted his message failed to resonate. He acknowledged that 58% of Americans believe his administration went too far in deporting undocumented immigrants, echoing criticism from Vice President J.D. Vance. Critics dismissed the concession as insignificant, noting Trump recently appointed Stephen Miller, a hardline architect of mass deportation policies, as his chief of staff.