Trump Softens Deportation Stance After Midterm Setback

President Donald Trump said Sunday his mass deportation policy was "too tough" and may have hurt Republicans in the midterm elections, during a 60 Minutes interview. Trump credited his border policies with an "A+" grade and noted a dramatic decline in illegal crossings, but said deporting immigrants without criminal records who held jobs and paid taxes negatively affected election results. He acknowledged a split in public opinion on whether such individuals should be allowed to stay. The president suggested a different pathway could be offered to that group and indicated a deal with Democrats might be achievable. His administration's sweeping deportation operations have faced pushback and protests in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis, with some fatal clashes reported.