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Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

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Catalini, M. (2026, November 9). Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-says-his-deportation-policy-might-have-been-too-tough-for-voters-in-the-election/article_b5969104-6399-58d2-a180-22d05de6e709.html

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In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," President Donald Trump reflected on the midterm elections where Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate. He acknowledged that his administration’s aggressive stance on deportations may have been overly harsh, potentially contributing to his party's electoral losses. Trump also suggested a willingness to collaborate with Democrats on immigration reform in the new Congress.

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In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" on November 8, 2026, President Trump acknowledged that his administration's tough deportation policies may have been "too tough," potentially hurting the Republican Party in recent midterm elections. Trump expressed willingness to negotiate with Democrats on immigration, suggesting some illegal immigrants could receive legal status under certain conditions. He emphasized that while he received high marks for securing the border and deporting criminals, a significant portion of the public wants non-criminal undocumented workers to stay if they have good jobs or are paying taxes. This change in stance comes after Republicans suffered losses across various states during the midterms, particularly among Hispanic voters.

Written for “Trump Admits Immigration Policy Too Tough” on 2026-11-09, grounded in this article and the 15 other(s) covering the same event.

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22 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

Trump said his deportation policy was part of the reason Republicans lost, telling CBS’s “60 Minutes” in an interview that aired on Sunday: “I think it might be too tough, yeah.”

2026-11-09 · mixed framing · Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

When the outcome of Tuesday's election will become clear is anyone's guess, even though what is at stake – which party ends up controlling Congress – could hardly be clearer.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · Midterms 2026: When will we actually know who won Congress?

When the outcome of Tuesday's election will become clear is anyone's guess, even though what is at stake – which party ends up controlling Congress – could hardly be clearer.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · When will we actually know who won Congress?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stakes in Tuesday’s election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while

President Donald Trump’s campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month on Wednesday, while former President Barack Obama is set to rally Democrats in Georgia.

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The visits come as the Republican president works to bolster his party in Nov. 3 elections that will determine control of Congress, and they follow stops earlier this week in Ohio and Alaska.

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2026-10-02 · assertive framing · Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site amid battle over adding Trump’s name to venue

Kean could face questions over his four-month absence from Washington earlier this year that remained unexplained until he disclosed receiving medical treatment for depression.

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President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal. asserted

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Trump said his deportation policy was part of the reason Republicans lost, telling CBS’s “60 Minutes” in an interview that aired on Sunday: “I think it might be too tough, yeah.” uncertain

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