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Trump Reveals What He Truly Thinks About Amnesty After Backlash
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Trump Reveals What He Truly Thinks About Amnesty After Backlash

On Monday, President Donald Trump rejected claims that his administration is contemplating amnesty for illegal immigrants. This clarification came just one day after he told CBS News he would "love" to work with Democrats on the issue. The shift in tone followed immediate backlash from supporters who back his strict deportation agenda.


The president made these comments during an impromptu press conference at the White House. He appeared alongside UFC CEO Dana White to answer questions from reporters. Trump declared that no amnesty agreement would occur within the next two years.

Confusion began during a Sunday interview with the CBS program "60 Minutes." Trump told reporter Ross Douthat that his current deportation policy "was too tough" during his first two years. He added, "I think ultimately that hurt me" in the 2026 midterm elections. The president said he was open to a deal granting legal status to some aliens.


These remarks caused concern among conservatives who favor strong immigration law enforcement. The timing was awkward because the interview aired shortly before Trump announced Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff. Miller is known as a chief architect of Trump's current deportation policy and a staunch immigration hardliner, according to the Daily Wire.

By Monday, the president moved to correct the record while leaving a small door open. He emphasized that his administration wants to get "the worst of the worst" off the streets. Trump noted that many illegal aliens entered the country in violation of the law but now have "good jobs." He added, "Some of them are even paying taxes."


Trump provided specific numbers regarding the criminals he claims to have removed. "Joe Biden allowed 100, well 25 million people to come in," Trump said. "Of that, 11,888 murderers, most of whom committed more than one murder. We've gotten most of them." He reiterated, "We have a very strong deportation policy. There's no amnesty."

RedState reported that the president affirmed his policy has not changed. He is still targeting the worst of the worst for deportation. The administration is working with organizations to find solutions that do not involve amnesty for the general population.


Amid the immigration debate, Trump also addressed rumors about his press secretary. He had floated the name of UFC CEO Dana White for the job before telling reporters he was "only kidding." Trump described the moment as a joke during a bad press day. "We were having a very bad press day, and I don't know why, but I thought of his name," Trump said.

White responded to the situation with a smile on Monday. "I don't tell the president no to anything," White said. This light moment stood in contrast to the serious tone of the immigration briefing. The president made it clear that his focus remains on removing dangerous criminals first.


His president ended the comments by stating, "We want to get the worst of the worst and then we'll see what happens." He did not specify what those future steps might look like for non-criminal workers. For now, the administration maintains a strict stance against any broad amnesty deal.

Written by Arthur Higgens - November 11, 2026