Trump's 6 Most Revealing Interview Moments: Midterms, Deportations, and 2028

Donald Trump acknowledged in a CBS News interview that his administration's policies, including the Iran war and resulting gas prices, contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, where the party lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats. Trump attributed the defeat primarily to his absence from the ballot, claiming supporters stayed home, and admitted his deportation policy was "too hard" on long-term workers. He defended the Iran attack, predicted Ukraine will lose territory, and called the economy "phenomenal" despite poor voter perceptions. Trump announced staff changes, including replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, and said he would "probably" support a Republican candidate in 2028. He also discussed UFO sightings by pilots and stated he hopes to go to heaven, not hell, while refusing to forgive his political enemies.