President Donald Trump told CBS News that the current immigration enforcement under his administration “hasn’t gone far enough,” signaling even tougher measures ahead to remove illegal immigrants from the United States.

In a preview clip released by CBS, Trump spoke with host Norah O’Donnell about the latest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations taking place in major cities.

O’Donnell brought up recent videos showing ICE agents tackling a young mother, deploying tear gas in a Chicago neighborhood, and smashing car windows during arrests.

“More recently, Americans have been watching videos of ICE tackling a young mother, tear gas being used in a Chicago residential neighborhood, and the smashing of car windows,” O’Donnell said.

Trump replied, “Um hum.”

O’Donnell followed up by asking, “Have some of these raids gone too far?”

Trump answered directly.

“No, I think they haven’t gone far enough because we’ve been held back by the judges, by the liberal judges that were put in by Biden and by Obama,” he said.

O’Donnell then asked whether he supported the tactics being used in these raids.

Trump didn’t hesitate.

“Yeah, because you have to get the people out,” he said.

The brief exchange reflected Trump’s frustration with federal courts that have tried to block or limit his immigration policies. Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly criticized what he calls “activist judges” who slow deportations and weaken law enforcement authority.

During his first term, Trump launched large-scale ICE operations targeting criminal aliens and gang members. His administration also tightened asylum rules, ended catch-and-release policies, and built hundreds of miles of border wall.

Since his return, the president has expanded those efforts, authorizing new roundups in sanctuary cities and ordering immigration officers to prioritize anyone who entered the country illegally, not just those with criminal records.

Administration officials have said the new strategy is aimed at deterring illegal crossings that have surged under Democratic leadership at the state and local levels. In recent months, thousands of migrants have been flown or bused into sanctuary jurisdictions like New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles — straining housing, hospitals, and local budgets.

Trump has repeatedly blamed Democrats for creating a national security risk by refusing to enforce immigration laws. He argues that only strong, visible enforcement — including large-scale ICE raids — can restore order.

“Every country protects its borders,” Trump said at a rally earlier this month. “We’re the only nation that has leaders who apologize for enforcing our laws. That ends under my watch.”

Critics have accused Trump of being too aggressive, while supporters say his approach is the only way to stop record numbers of illegal entries.

Despite pushback from activists and liberal media outlets, polls show strong voter support for stricter immigration measures. A recent national survey found that a majority of Americans back mass deportations of illegal immigrants and tougher penalties for those who reenter the country.

Trump’s latest comments suggest his administration plans to go even further, likely increasing ICE’s presence nationwide and targeting states that have resisted cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The upcoming “60 Minutes” interview is expected to go into greater detail about the next phase of enforcement, which could include joint operations with state and local police.

For now, Trump’s message is clear — immigration law will be enforced fully, regardless of media backlash or political resistance.