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Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump admitted his deportation policy was “too tough” and expressed willingness to negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats to allow some undocumented immigrants to stay in the US, focusing on those with long-term residency and good behavior.
- Despite this concession, Trump recently appointed Stephen Miller, the architect of his hardline immigration stance, as White House chief of staff, signaling a complex approach to immigration enforcement.
- Trump attributed the Republican midterm election losses partly to the war with Iran and rising petrol prices, but defended the military campaign as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- On the economy, Trump acknowledged poor messaging about his administration’s achievements, and showed openness to implementing safeguards on artificial intelligence while maintaining US competitiveness.
- Trump addressed questions about a $3 billion increase in his net worth, attributing it to stock market performance, but experts pointed to other sources including cryptocurrency ventures and licensing deals; he also hinted at possibly endorsing a Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential race but has not decided.
