Trump Rejects Amnesty, Calls Deportation Policy 'Very Strong'

President Donald Trump reversed his earlier stance on Monday, defending his administration's deportation policy as "very strong" and rejecting any immigration deal that includes amnesty, after previously suggesting the policy was too tough and open to negotiation. The reversal followed comments from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who said he was fielding calls from Democrats on immigration but adamantly opposed amnesty. The mixed messaging comes after midterm elections showed about 6 in 10 voters disapproved of the administration's enforcement tactics. Trump's shift highlights challenges for a Democrat-controlled Congress on immigration, a historically intractable issue. He dismissed talks with Stephen Miller, his newly promoted chief of staff, and said the focus remains on removing "the worst of the worst," while leaving DACA status decisions to Congress.