Politics · Washington, D.C., United States · United States of America · November 9, 2026

Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough'; questions midterm results

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 4:08 AM ET

Trump told CBS the deportation policy was too tough. He also alleged fraud in the midterms without evidence. He named Stephen Miller chief of staff.

Why it matters

Trump's tone shifts after Republican losses.

Background

Democrats won Congress in November.

The story so far

1. Oct 30Civilians evacuated from Oleshky under local truce
2. Oct 31Oleshky evacuees reach Ukrainian-held territory after local ceasefire
3. Nov 4Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian delegates
4. Nov 5Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials at White House
5. Nov 6Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses
6. Nov 7Democrats win control of both houses of Congress
7. Nov 8Trump says deportation policy may have been too tough after midterm loss
8. Nov 9Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough'; questions midterm results

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Sources

• El País ↗Nov 9, 9:01 AM ET
• BBC News ↗Nov 9, 12:47 PM ET
• Le Figaro ↗Nov 9, 4:08 AM ET

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