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Trump Reconsiders Mass Deportations Amid Midterm Concerns

3/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump views mass deportations as a political liability ahead of the midterms.
He is aligning with advisers concerned about the policies' negative impact.
The shift has triggered internal conflicts over Stephen Miller's demands, leading to Kristi Noem's dismissal from the Department of Homeland Security.
Chris Newman from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network says the shift signals growing dissatisfaction with Miller's agenda, especially as protests escalate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump views mass deportations as a political liability ahead of the midterms.
He is aligning with advisers concerned about the policies' negative impact.
The shift has triggered internal conflicts over Stephen Miller's demands, leading to Kristi Noem's dismissal from the Department of Homeland Security.
Chris Newman from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network says the shift signals growing dissatisfaction with Miller's agenda, especially as protests escalate.