--- title: "Mullin: Trump open to talks with Democrats on immigration" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration" category: "Politics" published: "2026-11-09T20:46:19.223Z" source_reported: "2026-11-09T20:00:19.000Z" updated: "2026-11-09T20:46:19.223Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-09T20:45:48.630430+00:00" --- # Mullin: Trump open to talks with Democrats on immigration *Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that no concrete immigration policy changes have been discussed with President Trump.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report; 17 others provided digests, limiting corroboration. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. The full report quotes the Secretary directly, but lacks comment from affected parties or opposition. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise discussion of immigration policy changes, but the article details a lack of concrete policy discussion. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that he and President Donald Trump have not yet discussed concrete immigration policy changes after the midterm elections. - Mullin indicated that Trump is open to working with Democrats on immigration issues. - Mullin emphasized his strong opposition to any form of amnesty for individuals residing in the U.S. without legal status. - The legalization of DACA recipients' status, Mullin said, would be a matter for Congress to decide. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that he and President Donald Trump have not yet engaged in discussions regarding specific immigration policy changes following the midterm elections. Mullin stated that Trump has expressed an openness to collaborating with Democrats on immigration matters. Mullin also reiterated his firm stance against any amnesty for undocumented immigrants living in the United States. He further indicated that any legislative action concerning the status of DACA recipients would be determined by Congress. ## Disagreements in reporting The Washington Top News, My Mother Lode, The Toronto Star, Loonie Politics, The Seattle Times, Oskaloosa Herald, The Daily Advance, Weatherford Democrat, Yakima Herald-Republic, goSkagit, The EagleHerald, Cherokee Tribune Ledger News, WKMG, Winnipeg Free Press, The Hamilton Spectator, and The Record all reported that Mullin and Trump have not yet discussed concrete immigration policy changes. However, Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion reported that Mullin signaled openness to a DACA deal, while Politics, Policy, Political News reported Mullin announced Trump asked him to work with Democrats on immigration. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention that Stephen Miller has been elevated to chief of staff. The right-rated digest does not mention that Mullin and Trump have not yet discussed concrete immigration policy changes. ## Who covered it Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 38% (6) - Centre: 56% (9) - Right: 6% (1) 2 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-09T20:45:48.630430+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-09T21:01:04.191Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Six left-rated reports led on the statement that President Trump is open to talking to Democrats on immigration after the midterm elections, while Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stressed there would be no amnesty. The Seattle Times, Oskaloosa Herald, goSkagit, The Hamilton Spectator, and The Record all carried digests stating Mullin said Trump has expressed a willingness to work with Democrats on immigration after the midterm elections, but that Mullin and Trump have not discussed specific policy changes. The Toronto Star also published a digest with similar information. The reports did not mention Stephen Miller's appointment as chief of staff. ### Centre - Nine centre-rated reports focused on Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's statement that President Donald Trump is open to discussing immigration with Democrats after the midterm elections, while Mullin himself stressed that amnesty would not be part of any deal. Washington Top News, My Mother Lode, The Daily Advance, Weatherford Democrat, Yakima Herald-Republic, The EagleHerald, Cherokee Tribune Ledger News, WKMG, and Winnipeg Free Press all published digests highlighting these points. The Washington Top News full report also noted that Trump has elevated Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff, calling him an excellent choice. ### Right - The single right-rated report, Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion, focused on Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin signaling openness to a DACA deal while insisting that amnesty would not happen. The digest stated Mullin would consider legislation granting DACA recipients permanent legal status. This report did not mention that Mullin and Trump have not yet discussed concrete immigration policy changes, nor did it mention Stephen Miller's appointment as chief of staff. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 7 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion](https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/11/mullin-signals-openness-to-daca-deal-as-trump-faces-gop-backlash) — Mullin Signals Openness to DACA Deal as Trump Faces GOP Backlash - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/us-government/11294884/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty – WTOP News - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_c52720b3-e095-58c2-afae-123c0882d400.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/politics/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_4159c0a9-2c1b-5832-b873-95b8d7922ebb.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_77297edf-a40c-5446-86bf-177dbbdb5031.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Weatherford Democrat](https://weatherforddemocrat.com/texas/sports/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_9bb3135d-4159-5e2f-95f3-a345abf71978.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/nation/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_fe37bc2f-bb6d-595a-99bb-34d224b842d7.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [goSkagit](https://goskagit.com/news/politics/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_ec977df1-20ce-534e-8e4d-7f4b0518d69f.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [The EagleHerald](https://ehextra.com/news/nation_world/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_e4f33968-d003-52fd-993f-2be921698fac.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Cherokee Tribune Ledger News](https://tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/state_and_national/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_2a929fe5-abe8-5906-83b3-d65a31195a79.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/11/09/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [Politics, Policy, Political News](https://politicom.com.au/dhs-secretary-mullin-announces-trump-has-asked-him-to-work-with-democrats-on-immigration-also-reveals-one-potential-area-of-agreement-with-the-left) — DHS Secretary Mullin Announces Trump Has Asked Him to Work With Democrats on Immigration – Also Reveals One Potential Area of Agreement with The Left - Politics, Policy, Political Views - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/09/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_6679030e-2cbe-569b-aad4-ccc6b3e3f7b2.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/trump-open-to-talking-to-democrats-on-immigration-after-midterms-but-mullin-stresses-no-amnesty/article_69b10f3a-b8fb-5d0f-bc6f-fa81ff7b9814.html) — Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty ## Questions **What did Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin say about immigration policy discussions with President Trump?** Mullin stated that he and President Trump have not yet discussed any concrete immigration policy changes after the midterm elections. He indicated that Trump is open to working with Democrats on the issue. **What is Mullin's stance on amnesty for undocumented immigrants?** Mullin stressed that he is strongly opposed to any form of amnesty for people living in the U.S. illegally, calling it 'never going to be a solution' and something they would 'never allow to happen'. **What did Mullin say about DACA recipients?** Mullin indicated that legalizing the status of DACA recipients would be up to Congress. He suggested that if immigration reform were to address DACA, it would be a congressional decision to potentially allow them to become legal permanent citizens. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Mullin: Trump open to talks with Democrats on immigration", https://mediabias.news/politics/mullin-trump-open-to-talks-with-democrats-on-immigration