Trump says US deportation policy was “too tough” on 60 Minutes

President Donald Trump told CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday that his administration’s deportation policy was “too tough” and signalled a willingness to negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats.

In the interview, Trump acknowledged that the aggressive crackdown on undocumented migrants had become a political liability for his second term, particularly after the Republican Party’s poor performance in the recent mid‑term elections.

The president said he was open to an arrangement that would allow some undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States, marking an unusual concession from a leader who had previously championed strict enforcement.

Trump’s remarks come as the GOP seeks to rebuild support ahead of the next election cycle, while Democrats have long called for a more humane immigration system. No specific details of any proposed deal were disclosed during the interview.

The interview highlights a potential shift in US immigration policy, though it remains to be seen whether any concrete agreement will be reached between the parties.

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