United States: After Republican defeat, Donald Trump admits his immigration policy was "too harsh"
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United States: After Republican defeat, Donald Trump admits his immigration policy was "too harsh" (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Three days after Republican setbacks in the midterm elections, Donald Trump acknowledges that his mass deportation policy was "too harsh". He says he is open to a compromise with Democrats for long-established immigrants.
United States: Trump acknowledges deportation policy was "too harsh" (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that his deportation policy had been "too harsh" after midterm elections that saw Republicans lose ground, notably among Hispanic voters. He nonetheless maintains his immigration line.
Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In a CBS interview, Donald Trump says his deportation policy was "too tough", which may partly explain the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. He says he is open to a deal for some migrants.
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