Trump Says Immigration Policies Were 'Too Tough' in 60 Minutes Interview, MAGA Allies Push Back
President Donald Trump said in a 60 Minutes interview that his immigration policies were "too tough" and suggested a legal status pathway for some undocumented immigrants, drawing immediate backlash from MAGA allies. The interview aired Sunday, hours before Trump named Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after Republican midterm losses. Trump acknowledged deportation policies "hurt" him and confirmed far-right figures work in his administration, prompting criticism from figures like Tomi Lahren and Steve Cortes. Miller, architect of policies including family separations and DACA termination, issued a May 2025 order for ICE to arrest 3,000 immigrants daily, making a genuine softening unlikely. Critics view Trump's remarks as blame-shifting while maintaining enforcement.