Trump acknowledges deportation policy was too harsh

United States President Donald Trump stated in an interview with CBS that his mass deportation policy of undocumented immigrants was “too tough” and ultimately “hurt” him. He attributed part of the Republican Party's midterm election losses to “bad messaging.” In the interview, Trump reflected on the aggressive deportation strategy, which has faced widespread criticism despite garnering some domestic support for securing the US southern border.

Following the Republican Party's significant losses in the midterm elections, Trump appointed Stephen Miller, known for his role in crafting the hardline immigration policy, as his chief of staff. This appointment signals a determined response from Trump after the election results, especially considering Miller's controversial history, which includes backing federal agents involved in violent incidents earlier in the year.