Trump Distances Himself from Hard-Line Immigration Policies He Championed

President Trump described immigration as a "ticklish subject" in a recent interview with The New York Times. He then sought distance from some of the hard-line policies his administration has implemented. This creates a direct contradiction. While softening his stance in the interview, he continues to publicly condemn immigrants. His administration also enforces policies that severely restrict immigration. The president did not specify which policies he now views as too extreme. This has led to confusion about his actual position on a key issue of his presidency.