President Donald Trump admitted on Sunday that his stringent deportation policies might have been “too tough” and played a role in his Republican Party’s deplorable performance in the 2026 US midterm elections. Trump’s admission came in a sit-down interview with CBS News’s Ross Douthat, when he was asked if his immigration policy cost his party the midterms.“I think it both helped and hurt,” Trump replied. “I think I got an A plus for closing up the border. I get very high marks for getting the bad ones out, but I get hurt because we also took people who had good jobs and created one violation for breaking the law; that was what they came into the country illegally.” n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube