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Trump Discusses Midterm Defeat and Deportation Policy on TV
TL;DR
- President Trump spoke with '60 Minutes' about the midterm election losses.
- He attributed the defeat to Republican candidates and the conflict in Iran.
- He admitted that his mass deportation initiatives were overly harsh.
- The interview also touched on corruption, UFOs, and the afterlife.
President Trump appeared on '60 Minutes' for an interview with correspondent Ross Douthat, reflecting on a midterm election defeat for his party.
During the discussion, the president pointed to Republican candidates and the war in Iran as factors responsible for the losses at the polls.
He also conceded that his administration's mass deportation strategy had been too severe.
In addition to political topics, the conversation covered subjects including corruption, unidentified flying objects, and views on the afterlife.
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Nov 8, 2026 · Updated 11/9/2026, 1:14:30 AM · Reported with: Variety
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