Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms
President Donald Trump conceded his deportation policies may have been too "tough" and suggested that he could make a deal with the incoming Democratic Congress.
TL;DR
- 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.