Trump acknowledges that his immigration policy may have been excessive for voters following the election defeat
“Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters”
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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged in a television interview that his immigration policy may have been too harsh for the electorate, linking this perception to his party's adverse results in the recent mid-term legislative elections.
During his first television appearance after losing control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, Trump admitted on CBS's 60 Minutes program that strict deportation measures generated discontent and citizen protests across the country.
The president suggested the possibility of reaching a moderate legislative agreement with the new Democratic majority in Congress, pointing out that the future goal would be to focus deportations on individuals with criminal records and allow the regularization of law-abiding taxpayers.
The statements came simultaneously with the appointment of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, a decision that raised questions from Democratic opposition leaders regarding the future direction of the administration.
- Donald Trump admitted that his immigration policy may have been too harsh for voters.
- The Republican Party lost control of Congress in the mid-term elections.
- Trump suggested the viability of a bipartisan immigration agreement with the new Democratic Congress.
- Stephen Miller was appointed as the new White House Chief of Staff.
Corroborates: Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters