Following a recent shooting incident in Washington D.C. involving a suspect identified as a citizen of Afghanistan, former President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of proposed immigration policies on Thursday, November 23rd. Trump’s plans, outlined in a social media post, include halting migration from nations he labeled “of the third world” and potentially revoking millions of existing visas. The proposals signal a dramatic shift toward stricter immigration enforcement and raise questions about the legal status of both current and prospective immigrants should trump return to office.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, November 23rd, his intention to halt migration to the United States from what he termed “countries of the third world,” following the accusation of a man from Afghanistan of opening fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington. The announcement signals a potential hardening of immigration policy should Trump return to office.
“I will permanently suspend migration from all countries of the third world to allow the United States system to fully recover,” Trump wrote on social media.
He also threatened to revoke “millions” of visas issued during the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and “expel anyone who is not an asset to the United States.”
Trump further stated he would end all federal benefits and subsidies for non-American citizens. He also indicated that any foreign national deemed a security risk or “incompatible with Western civilization” would be deported.
The strongly worded post, which concluded with Thanksgiving greetings to Americans, represents an escalation of the anti-immigration policies that characterized his previous term and suggests a focus on mass deportations.
“The objectives will be pursued with the goal of achieving a significant reduction in illegal and disruptive populations,” Trump said on Thursday.
“Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully solve this situation,” he concluded. The rhetoric around “reverse migration” is likely to fuel debate about the future of immigration policy in the U.S.
Trump also referenced a recent shooting incident, stating a citizen of Afghanistan had been accused of firing upon two National Guard members in Washington. He also indicated a review of residency permits granted to citizens from 19 countries, potentially threatening the status of many legal residents, as previously reported.
