Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE accused the media on Saturday of missing "the whole point" on immigration amid reports that he is softening his promise to deport the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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"In recent days, the media — as it usually does — has missed the whole point on immigration. All the media wants to talk about is the 11 million or more people here illegally," Trump said, speaking at Republican Sen. Joni Ernst's Ride and Roast event in Iowa.

"But my priority is the well-being of 300 million American citizens, including millions of Hispanic citizens and legal residents who want a secure border, a safe and drug-free community, and a growing economy."

He added that "on day one" of his presidency, he would "swiftly" remove "criminal, illegal immigrants."

Trump glosses over dicey mass deportation issue speaking in Iowa; focuses instead on "swiftly removing criminal illegal immigrants" on Day 1 — Edward Mejia Davis (@TeddyDavisCNN) August 27, 2016

Trump's message on immigration in recent days has confused onlookers, as he seems to be flipping back on forth on what to do with those already in the U.S. illegally.

Trump launched his campaign off a promise to deport all of the estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally, but after meeting with Hispanic leaders in mid-August, he has said that some could be allowed to stay.

Trump also continued his attack on the media Saturday, calling the coverage of his campaign by establishment media an "assault."

"Even today, some major papers fail to mention how strong our poll numbers have become over the short one-week period — they just refuse to print anything positive or good," Trump said.

"They, too, are part of the rigged system trying to deny people the positive change they deserve. They take phrases and statements, chop them up, take them out of context and discuss them for days."