Trump Open to Post-Midterm Immigration Talks With Democrats, Rules Out Amnesty

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Monday that President Donald Trump is open to working with Democrats on immigration after the midterm elections, but firmly ruled out any amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Mullin said Trump has expressed willingness to begin bipartisan talks, noting he has received calls from former Democratic colleagues in Congress. However, no concrete policy discussions have occurred yet, and Mullin stressed that amnesty "is never going to be a solution." Trump has softened his deportation stance since the midterms, saying his policy was too aggressive. Mullin suggested Congress could address DACA recipients' legal status, while noting Stephen Miller's promotion to chief of staff signals continued strict enforcement.