Trump says his deportation policy might have been "too tough" in 60 Minutes interview

November 8, 2026 / 7:00 PM EST / CBS News

Trump says his deportation policy might have been "too tough" in 60 Minutes interview

TL;DR

  • President Trump told 60 Minutes his administration's immigration enforcement and deportation policies might have been "too tough."
  • He believes the crackdown "both helped and hurt" Republicans in the midterm elections, linking losses in Latino areas to the policy.
  • Trump expressed a desire to "do something on immigration" with Democrats, who will control Congress.
  • The interview occurred three days after significant Republican losses in the midterms.
  • Stephen Miller, an architect of the administration's immigration policies, was recently appointed White House chief of staff.
  • Illegal border crossings have decreased since Trump's return, with increased arrests and deportations.
  • Exit polling indicated 58% of voters believe the Trump administration's immigration actions went too far.