In an interview with CBS’s prestigious show, Trump admitted that deportations have been particularly severe against immigrants living in the United States for more than a decade and that they have not committed serious criminal acts.

His statements came after the republican poor results in recent elections, where immigration policies seem to have turned into one of the most controversial points for his administration.

However, Trump refused to take responsibility for electoral losses, even attributing the outcome to republican candidates who, according to him, failed to take advantage of the political support he claims to enjoy.

He also cited Iran’s issue and weaknesses in political communication as factors affecting the party’s results.

Despite the admission that the deportation policy may have been too tough, it remains unclear whether the White House will take concrete steps to soften it. The appointment of Stephen Miller, one of the main figures of tough anti-imigration policy, in an important role in administration, leaves open the question of the direction this policy will take.

During the interview, Trump also spoke of political opponents and the possibility of their forgiveness, giving an answer that has prompted reactions.

I would rather go to hell than forgive, he expressed himself, stressing that he had no intention of changing his attitude toward people whom he views as enemies.

Trump’s interview thus highlighted two strong contrasts: on the one hand, the recognition that the severity of immigrants may have cost the Republicans politically and, on the other, an unchanged, even harsher, attitude toward his political opponents.

Source Layer: RTKLive