The US president says his administration’s hardline immigration crackdown may have cost him politically, suggesting that long-term undocumented immigrants who have built lives in America could be allowed to stay through a deal with Democrats.

US President Donald Trump has admitted that his administration’s aggressive deportation policy was too tough and may have damaged his political standing during the midterm elections, signalling a possible shift in his approach to immigration.

Trump made the remarks in an interview, reflecting on the impact of his immigration crackdown, he acknowledged that the policy had political consequences. 

“It was too tough. I think it might be too tough, yeah,”  “Ultimately, that hurt me.” Trump.

The president suggested that a significant section of the American public believes immigrants who entered the country illegally but have worked and lived there for years should be allowed to remain. 

He cited workers employed as hotel cleaners, housekeepers, and waitresses, arguing that deporting people who have spent 10 or 15 years contributing to the economy was a difficult issue.

Trump also indicated that his administration could reach an agreement with Democrats to address the status of some undocumented immigrants. 

He distinguished between those he believes should be deported, including murderers, violent offenders, and drug dealers, and long-term residents who could potentially qualify for a negotiated arrangement.

The president acknowledged divisions within his administration over immigration enforcement, saying some officials favour removing everyone who entered the country illegally, while others support a more moderate approach. 

He said there were a lot of people in the administration who held the stricter position.

The interview was recorded hours before the announcement that Stephen Miller, a longtime Trump aide known for his hardline immigration stance, would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.

 Miller’s expected leadership role adds another dimension to questions about whether Trump’s admission will translate into a meaningful change in the administration’s deportation policy.

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