Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

President Trump has said his immigration deportation policies might have been too strict and contributed to the Republican Party's losses in recent midterm elections. He told the television program 60 Minutes that he is open to negotiating with Democrats on immigration policy. Some people who work with migrants have expressed cautious surprise about his statement.

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  1. Nov 8Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses
  2. Nov 10Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ his immigration policy was ‘too tough,’ he’s open to making a deal with Democrats

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Left

10 sources
America MagazineLean Left· 9h ago

Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ his immigration policy was ‘too tough,’ he’s open to making a deal with Democrats

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 1d ago

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for midterm voters

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 1d ago

‘60 Minutes’ takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough’

Latin TimesLean Left· 1d ago

Trump Admits His Deportation Policy Was 'Too Tough' on CBS's '60 Minutes'

ABC NewsLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms

Center

23 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Border Report, WDIO Duluth
Border ReportCenter· 8h ago

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

WDIO DuluthCenter· 1d ago

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it’s ‘very strong,’ rejects ‘amnesty’

Ran by 23 outlets· KXAN Austin, Border Report, +21 more
KXAN AustinCenter· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

Border ReportCenter· 1d ago

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KTLA Los AngelesCenter· 1d ago

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WGN ChicagoCenter· 1d ago

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MyStatelineCenter· 1d ago

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CBS 42 BirminghamCenter· 1d ago

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DC News NowCenter· 1d ago

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WKBN YoungstownCenter· 1d ago

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FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 1d ago

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KGET BakersfieldCenter· 1d ago

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WCBD News 2Center· 1d ago

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KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· 1d ago

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ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

WWLP SpringfieldCenter· 1d ago

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Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 1d ago

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CW 39 HoustonCenter· 1d ago

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Phl17Center· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

The HillCenter· 2d ago

Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 1d ago

Trump Calls Immigration Crackdown ‘Too Tough’; East Valley Residents Weigh In

Ran by 3 outlets· Bismarck Tribune, Omaha World-Herald, +1 more
Bismarck TribuneCenter· 1d ago

‘60 Minutes’ takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough’

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· 1d ago

‘60 Minutes’ takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough’

Casper Star-TribuneCenter· 1d ago

‘60 Minutes’ takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough’

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News, Central Illinois Proud, +6 more

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

Central Illinois ProudCenter· 1d ago

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

Valley CentralCenter· 2d ago

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 2d ago

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 2d ago

Trump says his deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’ for voters in the election

KOB 4Center· 2d ago

Trump says his deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’ for voters in the election

DC News NowCenter· 2d ago

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

Right

16 sources
ObjectivistRight· 19h ago

Trump Floats Amnesty Concessions, Admits Deportation Policy May Be Too Tough [WATCH]

The Christian PostRight· 1d ago

Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough,' open to working with Dems on immigration reform

Billings GazetteLean Right· 1d ago

‘60 Minutes’ takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough’

Hot AirRight· 1d ago

Trump: We May Have Been a Wee Bit Too Tough on Immigration

CBNRight· 1d ago

'It Was Too Tough': President Trump Admits Immigration Policies Hurt GOP in Midterms

Other outlets

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Left

3 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 1d ago

Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 1d ago

US President Donald Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough' for voters

The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’

Center

2 articles
France 24Center· 1d ago

Trump says deportation crackdown was 'too tough' after midterm setback

Financial TimesCenter· 2d ago

Trump says he was ‘too tough’ on immigrants as he floats amnesty deal

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