Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms

What happened: In his first interview since the midterms, President Donald Trump said his immigration and deportation enforcement may have been "too tough" and that it "both helped and hurt" Republicans. Key numbers: Trump cited 25 million people entering through Biden over a four-year period. A Fox News voter poll of more than 100,000 registered voters from Oct. 19 to Nov. Why it matters: Trump said the policy "ultimately" hurt him and suggested an immigration deal with the incoming Democratic Congress could be "doable," while acknowledging Democrats willing to work on border enforcement. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

In his first interview since the midterms, President Donald Trump said his immigration and deportation enforcement may have been "too tough" and that it "both helped and hurt" Republicans.

Trump said the policy "ultimately" hurt him and suggested an immigration deal with the incoming Democratic Congress could be "doable," while acknowledging Democrats willing to work on border enforcement.