He told White House officials he would resign if asked to do it again, according to senior administration officials. While he and others embrace the White House’s rhetoric on immigration, McAleenan distances himself from it, at the risk of appearing insufficiently committed to the president. Hard-liners were befuddled by a Trump administration decision to extend — instead of eliminate — a program benefiting immigrants who lack lawful status. The decision has gnawed at him, and to date he is among the only administration officials who speak about the policy with remorse. “The key change was actually provided by the president,” McAleenan said.

Source: Washington Post October 01, 2019 22:30 UTC