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Trump Admits Tough Immigration Policy Costed Republicans in Midterms
✍️ Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:02 AM
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In a recent 60 Minutes interview, former President Donald Trump said that harsh deportation measures hurt Republican midterm results and expressed willingness to negotiate immigration reform with Democrats.
Former President Donald Trump appeared on the 60 Minutes program on Thursday, where he addressed criticism over his administration’s immigration stance.
Trump acknowledged that the strict deportation policies he championed were a factor in the Republican Party’s losses in the recent midterm elections.
He stated that while strong border security remains a priority, the harshness of the deportation measures had alienated many voters.
In the interview, Trump also signaled a willingness to work with Democrats on immigration reform, especially for long‑term residents, indicating a potential shift in his approach.
Trump acknowledged that the strict deportation policies he championed were a factor in the Republican Party’s losses in the recent midterm elections.
He stated that while strong border security remains a priority, the harshness of the deportation measures had alienated many voters.
In the interview, Trump also signaled a willingness to work with Democrats on immigration reform, especially for long‑term residents, indicating a potential shift in his approach.