Let’s talk about the reason for the Republican election defeat: Trump admitted that “tough deportation of immigrants is unpopular”

When asked about the reason for the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections, US President Trump admitted that immigration enforcement may be too tough. (Reuters)

After taking office for his second term, U.S. President Trump vowed to vigorously crack down on undocumented illegal immigrants and expand the enforcement powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Controversial enforcement has occasionally erupted, triggering discussions in American society. In an exclusive interview with CBS's "60 Minutes", Trump admitted that voters may feel that deporting illegal immigrants is too tough.

Talking about the reasons for the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections, Trump not only blamed the Iran war, but also believed that the government's crackdown on immigrants, which resulted in the arrest and deportation of thousands of people, was unpopular and even a bit "over the top." Especially for immigrants who have been living in the United States for decades without committing major crimes, "I think this may be too tough."

U.S. Vice President Vance also mentioned in a long review post-election that he remains open to the idea of ​​adjusting immigration enforcement, such as focusing on businesses and companies that employ illegal workers.

However, immediately after the election, Trump made a change in the position of White House Chief of Staff, appointing Stephen Miller, a close confidant who takes a tough stance on immigration policy. Therefore, even if Trump admits that immigration enforcement is at risk of being excessive, it is still unclear whether he will change the policy course.