Trump Signals Openness to Immigration Deal, Rules Out Amnesty

President Donald Trump said he wanted to work with Democrats on immigration after acknowledging that his deportation policy may have been too tough and hurt him politically. He ruled out amnesty, however, and offered no negotiating framework or eligibility rules, leaving the prospect of a deal uncertain.

In an interview that aired Sunday, Trump said he would like to reach an agreement on immigration and described the policy as potentially too tough. He said the administration had removed people with criminal records but also deported some immigrants with jobs, including cleaners, waitresses and landscapers. Trump said the enforcement approach may have hurt him with voters in the midterm elections.

Trump also referred to immigrants who had lived in the United States for 10 or 15 years and said a deal could be worked out for them. He said people had already contacted him about a possible agreement but did not identify them. The remarks did not include specific terms or a timetable.

At a White House press conference on November 10, Trump again said he could work with Democrats while rejecting amnesty. He said people would have to follow the proper process, but did not explain what...