Trump admits his deportation policy was 'too tough' for voters
Donald Trump has acknowledged that his administration's deportation drive was too tough and became a political liability. Some reports indicate he conceded voter unhappiness with the controversial policy during an interview.
Donald Trump has made an unusual acknowledgement regarding one of the defining policies of his administration. In recent comments, he admitted that his deportation drive was considered "too tough" by voters.
According to some reports, the President conceded that members of the public were unhappy with the controversial immigration measures. Others note that he recognized the policy had ultimately become a political liability during his second administration.
The admissions highlight a rare moment of reflection on a core part of his political platform. Further details on any potential shifts in his approach moving forward were not provided in the reports.
Turkrazzi roundup · from 2 sources
What the sources say
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The Guardian · 1 h ago
Deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’, says Trump, as Miller starts chief-of-staff role – US politics live
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Al Jazeera · 4 h ago
Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters
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The Guardian · 8 h agoTrump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’