Confusion As To Whether Trump Could Favor 'Softening' Immigration Stance
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AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Donald Trump suggested he could favor "softening" laws dealing with immigrants living in the United States illegally but then contradicted himself at rally later this evening.
Trump taped a town hall in Austin for Fox News Tuesday afternoon. Moderator Sean Hannity asked the Republican presidential nominee if he would change any statute to accommodate law-abiding citizens or those with children.
Trump answered, "There certainly can be a softening because we're not looking to hurt people. We want people, we have some great people in this country."
He added, "We are going to follow the laws of this country."
But later at a rally after the taped segment, Trump shouted to the crowd "We will build a wall," to raucous applause when talking about border security.
While his remarks to Fox News may indicate he is considering easing his earlier pledge to deport the 11 million people living in the country illegally, it remains unclear.
Trump said he would make a decision "very soon" about deportations.
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