Trump defends deportation focus on criminals, not farmworkers
President Donald Trump said the administration’s immigration enforcement has been directed at criminals such as murderers and drug dealers, while sparing long-time farm workers, in remarks released from the White House. Earlier, in a 60 Minutes interview, Trump acknowledged that the crackdown had been overly harsh and contributed to Republican losses in the recent midterm elections, and indicated a willingness to negotiate immigration reforms with Democrats. The same period saw Stephen Miller promoted to White House chief of staff, and U.
S. officials said ICE would likely maintain heightened enforcement despite the Democratic gains.