President Donald Trump has admitted that his deportation policy was “too tough” and has offered to strike an immigration deal with Democrats. This concession follows the Republicans’ defeat in the recent midterm elections.
In an interview on CBS network’s 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday, President Trump acknowledged that the aggressive crackdown on immigration had hurt him politically. He stated he was open to an arrangement that would allow some undocumented immigrants to remain in the US.
Trump proposed targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes such as killers, rapists, and drug dealers, while making an accommodation for those who have been in the country for 10 or 15 years. He suggested that an agreement with Democrats was achievable, noting that some had already contacted him.
The President also attributed much of the Republican midterm defeat to the war with Iran and higher petrol prices, agreeing with an assessment by Vice-President JD Vance. He also cited what he described as a growing dislike of Israel.
Regarding the economy, Trump conceded that his administration had not effectively communicated its achievements. He also signalled an openness to safeguards for artificial intelligence, a shift from his previous stance favouring self-regulation by technology companies.