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Trump Calls His Deportation Push 'Too Tough' as Mullin Draws a Line: No Amnesty
The president signaled openness to an immigration deal with the incoming Democratic Congress. His Homeland Security secretary set the limits.
Filed November 9, 2026 · 📍 DC 20528
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Key points
- Trump said his deportation policy may have been 'too tough' and he is open to a deal
- Many conservatives objected; an evangelical group praised the shift
- DHS Secretary Mullin said there will be no deal that includes amnesty
President Trump says his immigration enforcement over the past two years may have been "too tough," and he hopes to work something out with Democrats when they take control of Congress [1].
The comments drew praise from an evangelical advocacy group [2], while many conservatives were furious. The Washington Times noted Trump once called amnesty "suicide for Republicans" [1].
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin moved quickly to set boundaries. He said Monday the administration will not make an immigration deal with Democrats if it means amnesty for illegal immigrants [3].
Border Watch's take: border security is the issue that built this movement. Any deal with a Democratic Congress has to start with enforcement and end without amnesty, or it breaks faith with the voters who sent Trump back to the White House.
Sources
- [1]The Washington TimesTrump's second-guessing mass deportations seen as opening for Democrats, while conservatives seetheOpens in a new tab ↗
- [2]The Christian PostTrump says deportation policy was 'too tough,' open to working with Dems on immigration reformOpens in a new tab ↗
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President Trump says his deportation push may have been 'too tough.' Do you agree?
- No, keep enforcement strong
- Focus on criminals first
- Yes, scale it back
- Make a deal, but no amnesty
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