President Donald Trump has enacted a sweeping ban on immigration from nations classified as ‘Third World,’ citing a recent shooting incident near the White House as a catalyst. The attack, carried out by an individual from Afghanistan against National Guard personnel, prompted Trump to announce a ‘permanent pause’ to allow the U.S. system to ‘recover.’
This unprecedented move has far-reaching consequences for global migration patterns and the aspirations of countless individuals seeking to enter the United States. On the social platform Truth Social, Trump contended that the nation’s immigration policies have paradoxically weakened its advancements and degraded the living conditions of its citizens, despite technological progress.
The scope of the proposed policy is wide-ranging. It includes halting all immigration from targeted countries, nullifying recent admissions under the previous administration, and removing any non-citizen not considered a ‘net asset’ or lacking patriotism. Federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens are slated for termination, alongside efforts to denaturalize immigrants perceived as destabilizing and deport those deemed a public charge, security threat, or culturally misaligned.
Trump had previously condemned the White House shooting as an ‘act of terror’ and a ‘crime against humanity.’ He confirmed the suspect’s nationality and arrival circumstances, labeling Afghanistan as a ‘hellhole.’ This policy declaration follows a recent, indefinite suspension of immigration processing for Afghan nationals by USCIS.