Trump defends deportation campaign, says farmworkers face less pressure
Key Points:
- President Trump stated that his administration's deportation efforts have mainly targeted serious criminals like murderers and drug dealers, rather than law-abiding migrant workers such as waitresses and farmworkers.
- Trump acknowledged that immigration enforcement may have been "tough," noting that some immigrants with good jobs were deported, which he believes affected Republican performance in the midterm elections.
- In a recent interview, Trump expressed openness to negotiating with Democrats on a deal for immigrants who have lived illegally in the U.S. for over a decade, though he maintained there would be no amnesty.
- Trump commented on ongoing tensions with Iran, suggesting a preference for a measured approach to conflict resolution involving regional allies, and indicated that Iran might be interested in negotiating a deal.
- On domestic politics, Trump said he would be disappointed if Republicans voted to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, whose impeachment resolution could be considered soon in the House.