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Trump Admits Deportation Policy Too Tough

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President Donald Trump conceded that his immigration policies were “too tough,” saying in an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday that mass deportations hurt him during the midterm elections.

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CBS 60 Minutes interviewer Ross Douthat spoke with President Donald Trump after his terrible midterm election losses this past week

3 of 15 outletsfirst reported 6 Novwording from Daily Mail

"But I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs, that created one violation, or breaking of the law, and that was that they came into the country illegally," the president continued.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from CBS News

Trump on Friday promoted Stephen Miller, who conceived of the mass deportation policy enacted since Trump returned to office, to White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from NBC News

"I'd love to do something on immigration," Trump said when asked about something he thinks he can work with Democrats on.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from ABC News

What each outlet says

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CBS News9 Nov

President Trump is preparing to confront a new political landscape as lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., following midterm elections that resulted in significant changes. In an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat and reporter Olivia Gazis, Trump expressed his intention to challenge the incoming Congress.

Trump prepares for a fight with Congress, assembling more combative White House →6 articles from CBS News on this story
Washington Examiner9 Nov

Some conservatives are criticizing President Donald Trump for his recent comments suggesting cooperation with Democrats on providing legal status to certain undocumented immigrants without criminal records. During a Sunday interview on CBS News's 60 Minutes, Trump indicated he would be open to such an amnesty-like deal, which has caused backlash from conservative commentators and MAGA-aligned figures who view it as…

Conservatives balk at Trump’s ‘amnesty’ proposal: ‘Total betrayal’ →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
New York Post9 Nov

During a "60 Minutes" interview, President Donald Trump stated he cannot forgive his political opponents like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, even if it means excluding himself from heaven. When posed with the hypothetical scenario by correspondent Ross Douthat during a solemn discussion about the afterlife, Trump insisted that his hatred for some of these individuals is justified due to what they have put him…

Trump says he ‘cannot’ forgive his enemies even if it means denial at Heaven’s gates →2 articles from New York Post on this story
Daily Mail9 Nov

In an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, President Donald Trump discussed potential changes to his Cabinet following Republican losses in the midterm elections. He indicated he might replace some members while expressing continued support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite calls for his removal. The president also mentioned considering issuing many pardons before leaving office and hinted that Vice President…

President Trump lays out what's to come for rest of his presidency while revealing he may be making 'a few changes' to his Cabinet →2 articles from Daily Mail on this story
Just the News9 Nov

President Trump told 60 Minutes he may reconsider his tough stance on deportation and is open to negotiations with Democrats regarding immigration policies. He suggested a potential deal might offer legal status to certain categories of undocumented immigrants, such as those working in landscaping or hotels. During the interview, Trump acknowledged that his strict deportation policies could have negatively impacted…

Trump says his deportation policies 'might be too tough,' open to deal with Democrats on immigration →2 articles from Just the News on this story
NBC News9 Nov

In an interview with CBS’s "60 Minutes," President Donald Trump acknowledged that his tough immigration policies, including mass deportations, were too harsh and contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He suggested he might work with Democrats on creating legal status for undocumented workers while admitting some of his administration officials support a more extreme approach to immigration…

Trump says deportations were ‘too tough’ and hurt him during the midterms →2 articles from NBC News on this story
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The Independent9 Nov

President Donald Trump acknowledged during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration may have been too harsh and could have contributed to the Republican losses in the midterms. Despite this admission, he appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, signaling continued aggressive immigration policies. DHS officials indicated that they do not anticipate any…

Trump admits ICE crackdown went too far and suggests amnesty after midterms disaster →2 articles from The Independent on this story
The Daily Wire9 Nov

During a "60 Minutes" interview with CBS News host Ross Douthat, President Donald Trump discussed his thoughts on heaven and forgiveness in relation to his political opponents. When asked if he could forgive people like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi to enter heaven, Trump replied that it would be dishonest for him to claim he could forgive those who have been "very bad" for the country. He acknowledged that his…

Will Trump Go To Heaven? He Says It Depends On The Requirements. →2 articles from The Daily Wire on this story
The Hindu8 Nov

In an interview aired on CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, November 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his policy of mass deportation was "too tough." The comment came after the Republican Party suffered significant losses in midterm elections earlier that week. Despite criticism for his aggressive immigration policies, Trump appointed Stephen Miller as chief of staff on Friday, November 6, 2026…

Trump, in CBS interview, says deportation policy was ‘too tough’ →
The Straits Times9 Nov

President Donald Trump acknowledged during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that his administration’s tough deportation policies may have negatively impacted Republican performance in the midterms. He suggested a more nuanced approach, distinguishing between deporting criminals and allowing long-term, law-abiding immigrants to stay. However, shortly after making these comments, Trump elevated Stephen Miller, known…

Trump says tough deportation policy likely hurt Republicans in US midterms →
Times of India9 Nov

In an interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration's tough stance on immigration may have contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He expressed willingness to work with Democrats on reforming immigration policies, suggesting a compromise that would allow long-term residents who are employed to stay legally while continuing to deport serious criminals and drug…

'Immigration policy too tough': 5 key takeaways from Trump's 60 minutes interview →
Toronto Star9 Nov

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…

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election →
Fox News9 Nov

President Donald Trump, in his first post-midterm interview with CBS News, acknowledged that his strict immigration policies might have been "too tough," potentially contributing to Republican losses in the recent elections. When asked about the impact of deportation enforcement, he admitted it both helped and hurt his political standing, noting that while his border security measures received high marks from some…

Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms →
The Free Press9 Nov

President Donald Trump signaled potential for bipartisan cooperation in an interview with 60 Minutes after the midterm elections where Democrats gained control of the House. He indicated a willingness to consider moderate immigration policies, such as not deporting non-violent illegal immigrants, and criticized hardline conservative views on deportation. However, this initial openness contrasts with his previous…

Donald Trump Doubles Down →
The Guardian9 Nov

In a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump admitted that his deportation policy was "too tough" following the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections. He expressed openness to negotiating an immigration deal with Democrats, suggesting a compromise where long-term undocumented residents could remain if they work and pay taxes while continuing to deport those convicted of serious crimes…

Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’ →
ABC News (US)9 Nov

In an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump acknowledged that his tough deportation policies may have contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He expressed willingness to work on immigration reform with Democrats and suggested a possible compromise for immigrants who have been in the country for extended periods, though he did not specify details of such an agreement.

Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms →
Al Jazeera9 Nov

President Donald Trump admitted on CBS’s 60 Minutes that his strict immigration policy might have been too harsh for voters and contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance in recent midterm elections. In the interview, he suggested he could work with the new Democratic-controlled Congress to create a more moderate immigration deal focusing on deporting criminals while allowing "good people" who pay taxes…

Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters →
Reason9 Nov

In a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump reflected on his administration's harsh immigration policies, acknowledging both positive and negative impacts. When asked about whether his crackdown hurt him politically, Trump admitted it might have been too tough but also noted that many Americans support the removal of criminals from the country. He expressed openness to working with Democrats on a compromise…

Trump's Immigration Indecision →

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Trump admits ICE crackdown went too far and suggests amnesty after midterms disaster The Independent

Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms Fox News

Trump admits ICE crackdown was 'too tough' and helped hand historic win to Democrats in midterms: 'That hurt me' Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 6 Nov

    Democrats picked up more than 40 House seats, with more than two dozen races still uncalled.

    2 outlets · CBS News
  2. 8 Nov

    U.S. President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was "too tough," according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired on Sunday (November 8, 2026).

    6 outlets · The Hindu
  3. 9 Nov

    "But I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs, that created one violation, or breaking of the law, and that was that they came into the country illegally," the president continued.

    4 outlets · CBS News

Coverage 31 articles

Where to start President Trump lays out what's to come for rest of his presidency while revealing he may be making 'a few changes' to his Cabinet Daily Mail

Suggested from 15 outlets (5 flagged as leaning left, 1 right): one of the fuller accounts, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 9 Nov Will Trump Go To Heaven? He Says It Depends On The Requirements.During a "60 Minutes" interview with CBS News host Ross Douthat, President Donald Trump discussed his thoughts on heaven and forgiveness in relation to his political opponents. When asked if he could forgive people like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi to enter heaven, Trump replied that it would be dishonest for him to claim he could forgive those who have been "very bad" for the country. He acknowledged that his…The Daily Wire
  • 9 Nov Conservatives balk at Trump’s ‘amnesty’ proposal: ‘Total betrayal’Some conservatives are criticizing President Donald Trump for his recent comments suggesting cooperation with Democrats on providing legal status to certain undocumented immigrants without criminal records. During a Sunday interview on CBS News's 60 Minutes, Trump indicated he would be open to such an amnesty-like deal, which has caused backlash from conservative commentators and MAGA-aligned figures who view it as…Washington Examiner
  • 9 Nov Trump Says His Mass Deportation Effort ‘Was Too Tough’In a recent 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump expressed that his mass deportation efforts may have been too harsh, potentially hurting his re-election chances. He indicated willingness to negotiate with Democrats for legal status for non-criminal undocumented workers who are employed and paying taxes. The president acknowledged internal disagreement over immigration policy within his administration…The Daily Wire
  • 9 Nov Trump says he can’t forgive political foes to reach heavenIn a CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump stated that he might be unable to forgive some of his political adversaries like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, even if such forgiveness was necessary for entry into heaven. The article focuses on Trump's reluctance to reconcile with his critics despite religious implications.Washington Examiner
  • 9 Nov Trump's Immigration IndecisionIn a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump reflected on his administration's harsh immigration policies, acknowledging both positive and negative impacts. When asked about whether his crackdown hurt him politically, Trump admitted it might have been too tough but also noted that many Americans support the removal of criminals from the country. He expressed openness to working with Democrats on a compromise…Reason
  • 9 Nov Trump says deportation policy ‘too tough’ in push for bipartisan deal handing legal status to ‘good’ illegal immigrantsDuring a CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Trump acknowledged that his strict deportation policy may have negatively impacted the Republican Party's performance in recent midterm elections. He called for bipartisan cooperation with Democrats to create a deal that would grant legal status to undocumented immigrants who hold "good jobs," particularly in sectors like hospitality and blue-collar services, while…Washington Examiner
  • 9 Nov Trump says his deportation policies 'might be too tough,' open to deal with Democrats on immigrationPresident Trump told 60 Minutes he may reconsider his tough stance on deportation and is open to negotiations with Democrats regarding immigration policies. He suggested a potential deal might offer legal status to certain categories of undocumented immigrants, such as those working in landscaping or hotels. During the interview, Trump acknowledged that his strict deportation policies could have negatively impacted…Just the News
  • 9 Nov Trump admits ICE crackdown went too far and suggests amnesty after midterms disasterPresident Donald Trump acknowledged during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration may have been too harsh and could have contributed to the Republican losses in the midterms. Despite this admission, he appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, signaling continued aggressive immigration policies. DHS officials indicated that they do not anticipate any…The Independent
  • 9 Nov Trump says he ‘doesn’t want to go to hell’ when asked about death in 60 Minutes interviewIn a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump discussed his views on mortality when asked by correspondent Ross Douthat if he believed he would go to heaven. Trump stated he hopes to avoid going to hell but did not elaborate further on his religious beliefs or legacy. The conversation also touched on the midterm election results and their causes, with Trump attributing some blame to inflation and high gas prices…The Independent
  • 9 Nov Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for votersPresident Donald Trump admitted on CBS’s 60 Minutes that his strict immigration policy might have been too harsh for voters and contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance in recent midterm elections. In the interview, he suggested he could work with the new Democratic-controlled Congress to create a more moderate immigration deal focusing on deporting criminals while allowing "good people" who pay taxes…Al Jazeera
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  • 9 Nov President Trump lays out what's to come for rest of his presidency while revealing he may be making 'a few changes' to his CabinetIn an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, President Donald Trump discussed potential changes to his Cabinet following Republican losses in the midterm elections. He indicated he might replace some members while expressing continued support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite calls for his removal. The president also mentioned considering issuing many pardons before leaving office and hinted that Vice President…Daily Mail
  • 9 Nov Trump says he ‘cannot’ forgive his enemies even if it means denial at Heaven’s gatesDuring a "60 Minutes" interview, President Donald Trump stated he cannot forgive his political opponents like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, even if it means excluding himself from heaven. When posed with the hypothetical scenario by correspondent Ross Douthat during a solemn discussion about the afterlife, Trump insisted that his hatred for some of these individuals is justified due to what they have put him…New York Post
  • 9 Nov Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midtermsIn an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump acknowledged that his tough deportation policies may have contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He expressed willingness to work on immigration reform with Democrats and suggested a possible compromise for immigrants who have been in the country for extended periods, though he did not specify details of such an agreement.ABC News (US)
  • 9 Nov Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’In a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump admitted that his deportation policy was "too tough" following the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections. He expressed openness to negotiating an immigration deal with Democrats, suggesting a compromise where long-term undocumented residents could remain if they work and pay taxes while continuing to deport those convicted of serious crimes…The Guardian
  • 9 Nov Donald Trump Doubles DownPresident Donald Trump signaled potential for bipartisan cooperation in an interview with 60 Minutes after the midterm elections where Democrats gained control of the House. He indicated a willingness to consider moderate immigration policies, such as not deporting non-violent illegal immigrants, and criticized hardline conservative views on deportation. However, this initial openness contrasts with his previous…The Free Press
  • 9 Nov Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ his deportation policy ‘was too tough’
    NBC News
  • 9 Nov Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midtermsPresident Donald Trump, in his first post-midterm interview with CBS News, acknowledged that his strict immigration policies might have been "too tough," potentially contributing to Republican losses in the recent elections. When asked about the impact of deportation enforcement, he admitted it both helped and hurt his political standing, noting that while his border security measures received high marks from some…Fox News
  • 9 Nov Trump says deportations were ‘too tough’ and hurt him during the midtermsIn an interview with CBS’s "60 Minutes," President Donald Trump acknowledged that his tough immigration policies, including mass deportations, were too harsh and contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He suggested he might work with Democrats on creating legal status for undocumented workers while admitting some of his administration officials support a more extreme approach to immigration…NBC News
  • 9 Nov Trump prepares for a fight with Congress, assembling more combative White HousePresident Trump is preparing to confront a new political landscape as lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., following midterm elections that resulted in significant changes. In an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat and reporter Olivia Gazis, Trump expressed his intention to challenge the incoming Congress.CBS News
  • 9 Nov Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the electionIn 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…Toronto Star
  • 9 Nov 'Immigration policy too tough': 5 key takeaways from Trump's 60 minutes interviewIn an interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration's tough stance on immigration may have contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He expressed willingness to work with Democrats on reforming immigration policies, suggesting a compromise that would allow long-term residents who are employed to stay legally while continuing to deport serious criminals and drug…Times of India
  • 9 Nov Trump says his deportation policies 'might be too tough,' open to deal with Democrats on immigrationDuring an interview on 60 Minutes, President Trump indicated that his current deportation policies might be reconsidered as they could be seen as too harsh. He expressed openness to negotiating with Democratic lawmakers on immigration, suggesting a potential compromise that may include granting legal status to some undocumented immigrants who work in specific fields like landscaping and hotel services. When prompted…Just the News
  • 9 Nov Trump admits ICE crackdown was 'too tough' and helped hand historic win to Democrats in midterms: 'That hurt me'In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, President Donald Trump admitted that his administration’s tough stance on immigration and deportations was too extreme. He acknowledged that while securing the border gained him support, mass deportations alienated voters who saw the removal of hardworking immigrants as overly harsh. Trump stated he wants to work with Democrats on immigration reform in his final two years. This…Daily Mail
  • 9 Nov Trump backs away from hardline immigration policy after midterms blowout: ‘I think it was too tough’President Trump acknowledged that his strict immigration policies may have been too severe after the Republican party suffered significant losses in the recent midterm elections. In a “60 Minutes” interview, Trump conceded that while his administration’s swift deportations were well-received for removing individuals deemed dangerous, they also negatively impacted public perception by removing people with lawful…New York Post
  • 9 Nov Trump says tough deportation policy likely hurt Republicans in US midtermsPresident Donald Trump acknowledged during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that his administration’s tough deportation policies may have negatively impacted Republican performance in the midterms. He suggested a more nuanced approach, distinguishing between deporting criminals and allowing long-term, law-abiding immigrants to stay. However, shortly after making these comments, Trump elevated Stephen Miller, known…The Straits Times
  • 9 Nov Trump: Deportation policy might have been "too tough"During an interview with 60 Minutes, President Trump acknowledged that his administration’s strict deportation policies might have been “too tough,” impacting votes in heavily Latino areas where support for Republicans declined due to the harsh immigration stance. He suggested a willingness to work on immigration reform with Democrats but did not specify any immediate changes, while also praising his border…CBS News
  • 9 Nov 60 Minutes Transcript: Trump, the 2026 post-midterms interviewIn an interview with 60 Minutes following the Republican Party's significant losses in midterm elections, former President Donald Trump appeared unusually reflective rather than combative about his party’s defeat. He attributed the poor performance to issues such as high gas prices and voter dissatisfaction with foreign policy, while also claiming that if he had been on the ballot, results would have differed. Trump…CBS News
  • 9 Nov President Donald Trump: The 2026 60 Minutes post-midterms interviewPresident Trump speaks on the TV show 60 Minutes about various topics following the midterm elections where Republicans suffered losses. The interview covers his views on possible political successors, a potential war with Iran, immigration policies, accusations of corruption against him, and concerns over artificial intelligence.CBS News
  • 9 Nov 10 takeaways from Trump's 60 Minutes interviewPresident Trump appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss his handling of the recent midterm elections, where Republicans lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats despite Trump’s efforts to rally support for Republican candidates. He attributed the losses to voter disapproval of the Iran war and soaring gas prices rather than economic performance, which he described as "phenomenal." However, exit polls…CBS News
  • 8 Nov Trump, in CBS interview, says deportation policy was ‘too tough’In an interview aired on CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, November 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his policy of mass deportation was "too tough." The comment came after the Republican Party suffered significant losses in midterm elections earlier that week. Despite criticism for his aggressive immigration policies, Trump appointed Stephen Miller as chief of staff on Friday, November 6, 2026…The Hindu
  • 6 Nov Sunday on 60 Minutes: Trump talks Democrats' sweeping midterm winsPresident Trump gave his first post-midterm election interview to CBS's 60 Minutes, where correspondent Ross Douthat questioned him about Democrats' gains that resulted in control over both chambers of Congress. The article notes Democrats won more than 40 House seats and seven Senate seats, though some races remain undecided. The interview covers various topics including congressional investigations, the economy…CBS News

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