Trump’s amnesty remark sparks MAGA backlash and White House denial
President Donald Trump suggested granting amnesty to some illegal immigrants during a 60 Minutes interview, sparking outrage among his MAGA base after Republicans lost the midterm elections. The White House denied the proposal, but a community note on X contradicted that claim. Trump said his immigration crackdown was "too tough" and hurt Republicans, noting that some law-abiding immigrants with jobs should be allowed to stay. The White House's rapid response account insisted "amnesty" was never mentioned, but social media users flagged a quote where Trump discussed working out a deal for immigrants here 10 to 15 years. Conservative figures called the idea a "betrayal" and "treason," while Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January. Trump also admitted his Iran war and high gas prices hurt him, and he replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with hardline immigration architect Stephen Miller.