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Deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’, says Trump, as Miller starts chief of staff role - live
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration’s deportation policy “might have been too tough” and suggested he is open to negotiating an arrangement allowing some undocumented immigrants to remain in the US, marking a rare admission of the policy’s political drawbacks.
- Despite this, Trump elevated Stephen Miller, the key architect of his hardline immigration stance, to White House chief of staff, a move that contrasts with his comments and has drawn significant controversy.
- Trump indicated willingness to work with the new Democratic majority on immigration issues, stating that reaching an agreement is “doable,” while also reflecting on the mixed public response to his border enforcement policies.
- In other developments, Trump downplayed his earlier joke about appointing UFC chief Dana White as White House press secretary and hinted at remaining neutral in the Republican race for the 2028 presidential nomination.
- Trump is scheduled to meet with Qatar’s prime minister amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict with Iran, while a deportation flight of Iranian nationals was abruptly canceled without explanation.
