Trump says his deportation policy might have been "too tough" in 60 Minutes interview
November 8, 2026 / 7:00 PM EST / CBS News
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.