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  "id": 19050049,
  "title": "Trump: Deportation policy might have been \"too tough\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-deportation-policy-might-have-been-too-tough",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-some-of-his-immigration-policies-may-have-been-too-tough-60-minutes/"
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  "account": "In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Trump commented on his administration's tough stance on immigration enforcement, suggesting it may have been too aggressive. This assertion came three days after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections, particularly in South Texas and other heavily Latino areas that had previously favored the GOP. Trump attributes both success and setbacks to his immigration crackdown, crediting it for closing the border and deporting those with criminal records, but lamenting the removal of individuals who have contributed to the community through work, such as landscapers and hotel staff. He believes a significant portion of the population supports deportation, while another significant portion favors allowing such good workers to remain in the country, legally. Trump expressed regret over the tough approach, stating that it was too hard on many people. He also indicated a willingness to discuss immigration reforms with congressional Democrats, who will assume control of both houses of Congress in the upcoming year. It remains uncertain whether the Trump administration will modify its immigration enforcement strategy, though a recent shift in leadership—replacement of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, a staunch immigration advocate—serves as a possible indicator. Trump's 2024 re-election campaign was partly driven by voter dissatisfaction with former President Joe Biden's handling of immigration, especially the surge in unauthorized border crossings. Under Trump's leadership, border crossings have sharply decreased, and the number of deportations has reached record highs. Miller has pushed for daily arrests of up to 3,000, targeting mainly those without serious criminal histories. Critics argue that such policies have been excessively punitive, with a majority of Republicans (58%) believing the administration has gone too far in its immigration actions. Despite this criticism, Republicans still hold a slight advantage over Democrats (43% vs 41%) in public opinion on handling immigration, according to exit polls. The administration maintains that its focus is on addressing public safety threats.",
  "summary": "In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Trump said his administration's deportation policy might have been \"too tough\" in pursuing immigrants with \"good jobs.\"",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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