Trump Admits US Deportation Policy Was 'Too Tough' After Midterm Rout
Donald Trump suggested his deportation policy was too harsh following midterm election results. However, he subsequently appointed Stephen Miller, a known hard-line immigration advocate, as his chief of staff.
Why it matters
The appointment of Stephen Miller suggests that despite rhetoric, the administration's actual immigration policy may remain aggressive.
Trump did not give specifics about what that deal would look like -- and shortly after taping the interview…
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