Trump on deportations: Perhaps a bit too harsh
The tough US policy toward migrants and the mass deportations—which have drawn criticism domestically—were “perhaps a bit too harsh,” according to Donald Trump himself in a television interview.
Since the November 3 election, in which his Republican Party suffered a stinging defeat, the US President has shown little inclination to heed the wishes of the electorate.
However, in his first major interview following the midterm elections—conducted by the CBS news magazine *60 Minutes*—he appears to offer some criticism of his own policies.
“I think they were too heavy-handed; perhaps they were a bit too harsh,” he says regarding the mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
The deportations, frequently carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have faced sharp criticism—not least due to allegations that federal agents employed excessive force and inhumane methods.
Public outcry reached a peak after two US citizens were killed during interventions by border authorities. Trump has previously defended these operations.
It remains unclear to what extent Trump is being self-critical in the *60 Minutes* interview. The program is set to air overnight into Monday (Swedish time), and only a brief clip has been released so far. In another excerpt, Trump praises the gold he has ordered for the Oval Office.
On Friday, Trump replaced his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with political hawk Stephen Miller—a figure known for his hardline stance on immigration issues. That change raised concerns that Trump will implement even tougher policies toward undocumented migrants.
Furthermore, over the weekend, he published several posts on his platform, Truth Social, suggesting that the Democrats engaged in election fraud.
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