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

President Donald Trump stated in a CBS News interview that his tough immigration and deportation enforcement may have contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, conceding that the policies might have been too harsh. He suggested that a deal on immigration could be possible with the incoming Democratic Congress, excluding extreme viewpoints. While proud of his border security efforts, Trump acknowledged that a segment of the population believes some undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay if they are good people working and paying taxes.

• President Donald Trump admitted his immigration enforcement policies might have been too ‘tough’ and contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.
• He believes his efforts to ‘close up the border’ and ‘get the bad ones out’ received high marks, but acknowledges backlash for deporting people with jobs and no criminal records other than illegal entry.
• Trump suggested that an immigration deal with the incoming Democratic Congress could be ‘doable’ outside of extreme factions.
• He acknowledged that many Democrats might be willing to work with him on border enforcement.
• A Fox News poll indicated that immigration was the only issue where Republicans led Democrats nationwide.