Trump said deportation policies may have been too tough, then he promoted Stephen Miller

What happened: Hours after telling 60 Minutes his immigration policies may have been too tough at times, President Trump announced he promoted Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration's immigration strategy, to White House chief of staff. Why it matters: The promotion elevates the official behind the administration's immigration strategy shortly after the president publicly suggested those policies may have been too tough at times. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Hours after telling 60 Minutes his immigration policies may have been too tough at times, President Trump announced he promoted Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration's immigration strategy, to White House chief of staff.

The promotion elevates the official behind the administration's immigration strategy shortly after the president publicly suggested those policies may have been too tough at times.