The Trump administration is under pressure to tone down its immigration rhetoric, with Sen. Ted Cruz urging the White House to refrain from using inflammatory language. The warning comes after a Minnesota judge ordered ICE Chief Todd Lyons to appear in court, warning of contempt if he doesn't comply.
In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett on his podcast "The Takeout", Sen. Cruz expressed concern over the administration's hardline stance on immigration. He argued that the rhetoric was alienating potential allies and damaging the country's international relationships.
"Immigration policy is not a partisan issue," Cruz said. "It's an American issue. We need to find common ground, not inflame passions."
Garrett pressed Cruz on how his own party's stance on immigration differs from the president's, with Cruz acknowledging that there are divisions within his own party but emphasizing the importance of finding solutions.
The tension comes as President Trump has continued to use strong language in his rhetoric on immigration, including describing migrant caravans and asylum seekers as a "crisis" and warning that Democrats are "letting people in".
Cruz's comments are part of a growing effort by some Republicans to distance themselves from the president's more hardline positions. It remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be, but it underscores the ongoing debate within the party over immigration policy.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by the Trump administration as it tries to balance its own agenda with the concerns of its allies and critics alike. As the issue continues to simmer, lawmakers are working towards a compromise that could potentially unite the party behind a more bipartisan approach to immigration reform.
In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett on his podcast "The Takeout", Sen. Cruz expressed concern over the administration's hardline stance on immigration. He argued that the rhetoric was alienating potential allies and damaging the country's international relationships.
"Immigration policy is not a partisan issue," Cruz said. "It's an American issue. We need to find common ground, not inflame passions."
Garrett pressed Cruz on how his own party's stance on immigration differs from the president's, with Cruz acknowledging that there are divisions within his own party but emphasizing the importance of finding solutions.
The tension comes as President Trump has continued to use strong language in his rhetoric on immigration, including describing migrant caravans and asylum seekers as a "crisis" and warning that Democrats are "letting people in".
Cruz's comments are part of a growing effort by some Republicans to distance themselves from the president's more hardline positions. It remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be, but it underscores the ongoing debate within the party over immigration policy.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by the Trump administration as it tries to balance its own agenda with the concerns of its allies and critics alike. As the issue continues to simmer, lawmakers are working towards a compromise that could potentially unite the party behind a more bipartisan approach to immigration reform.
I feel him tho, the whole hardline stance on immigration is getting old fast 
President Trump's been going on and on about migrant caravans and asylum seekers being a crisis... like, yeah we get it, but can't we just talk about finding solutions instead of inflaming passions? 
I mean, come on, can't they all just get along? 
Anyway, I guess it's good to see some Republicans trying to be all reasonable and stuff, even if it might not make a difference in the grand scheme of things. 
Still, it's nice to hear someone say something intelligent on the topic for once. 
Now if we could just get the Prez to listen... 
like, senator cruz is basically saying "hey, we need to find common ground" but then he's also acknowledging that there are divisions within his own party. how sincere can you be when you're still part of the same party?
We can't just be talking about "us vs them" here #PartyOverPolitics. And let's be real, all these strong words are just gonna make things more complicated for everyone involved 
. Maybe it's time for Trump to take a step back and have a chill conversation with some lawmakers 
? The country needs unity on this one, not division 
. Let's hope Sen Cruz's message resonates with the rest of us #UnitedWeStand!
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. What really gets my goat is when they start painting whole groups of people as "a crisis" 
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WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT EVERYONE, not just the president's ego. And let's be real, using language that's just straight-up inflammatory is NEVER going to win you friends in Washington or abroad. 
... that's so true.
My kid is 10 and they're already worried about where their friends are coming from and if we'll be safe in our own country. It's heartbreaking 
. And let's be real, who doesn't know someone with a family member or friend who's immigrating? It's just human stuff 
#BeKindToImmigrants.
. We should be working together, not tearing each other apart 
#TeamBipartisan.
. I'm rooting for those lawmakers who are working towards a compromise that can unite the party behind a more bipartisan approach to immigration reform 
#ImmigrationReformNow
immigration policy should be an american issue not just a republican/democrat thing 
it's so sad that republicans are trying to distance themselves from trump but at the same time i think it shows they still have some sense of sanity