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Trump signaled that there could be more Cabinet departures during an interview set to air Sunday on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”

In a new clip released ahead of his full "60 Minutes" interview airing Sunday, Trump said he could go six months without insulting Democrats if it meant getting a deal done.

Asked by CBS News' Ross Douthat about newly elected Texas Democratic Sen. James Talarico expressing interest in working with him on immigration, Trump noted that other Democrats had also expressed a willingness to cooperate. Trump acknowledged calling Talarico “Talafreako” during the campaign as well as referring to many Democrats as “Dumbocrats.”

On whether he could refrain from insults for six months to secure a deal, Trump responded, “Very easily.”

The president's comments come days after Democrats flipped the House and Senate in the midterm elections, with NBC News projecting Democrats could have 259 House seats next year, far beyond the 218 needed for a majority. In the Senate, Democratic candidates also flipped Senate seats from Republicans in South Carolina, Texas, Maine and Ohio, cementing a Democratic majority in Congress' upper chamber.

Voters sent a thunderous message Tuesday night that they’re angry about the nation’s direction under President Donald Trump…

Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health