Trump admits deportation crackdown was too harsh after midterm defeat

US President Donald Trump has admitted that his administration’s aggressive deportation policies may have contributed to Republican losses in the November 3 midterm elections, signalling willingness to negotiate immigration reforms with Democrats

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his administration’s aggressive deportation policies may have gone too far, contributing to Republican losses in the November 3 midterm elections.

According to Peoples Gazette, Trump made the admission during a 60 Minutes interview aired on Sunday, describing the immigration crackdown as politically damaging.

“It was too tough. I think it might be too tough,” Trump said.

He explained that while Americans supported deporting criminals, many opposed removing undocumented immigrants who had worked and paid taxes for years.

A post-election survey showed 58 per cent of voters believed the administration’s immigration enforcement had gone too far.

Trump expressed willingness to negotiate reforms with Democrats, saying, “I’d love to do something on immigration.”

However, he maintained that criminals and drug dealers should face deportation.

His remarks followed the appointment of immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, raising questions about possible policy changes.

No specific reforms have been announced.