Trump says deportation crackdown was 'too tough' after midterm setback
US President Donald Trump stated his administration's mass deportation campaign may have been 'too tough' in a television interview aired Sunday, following Republican heavy losses in midterm elections.
The statement marks a significant retreat from Trump's previous hardline stance on immigration. The comments were made during a television interview just days after Republicans suffered substantial setbacks in the November 5 midterm elections, which may have influenced the president's remarks.
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The deportation campaign has been a cornerstone of Trump's immigration policy, with administration officials emphasizing its enforcement of immigration laws. However, the midterm results suggest public opinion may be shifting against such aggressive measures.
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