US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping suspension of immigration from developing nations, citing national security concerns and the need to allow the US system to "fully recover."
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Mr. Trump declared that he would "permanently pause migration" from countries in what he describes as the "Third World." The move comes after Wednesday's shooting in downtown Washington D.C., which left one National Guard member dead and another critically wounded.
The suspect, identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national, had been admitted to the US on humanitarian grounds just last year. His asylum case was granted despite having previously worked with the CIA, raising questions about how such individuals were able to enter the country in the first place.
The Trump administration has long been critical of immigration policies they believe allow terrorists and security risks into the country. The president's declaration comes as part of a broader effort to overhaul US immigration laws, which he claims are being exploited by those seeking to "hurt America."
Under the plan, millions of migrants admitted under former President Joe Biden's administration would have their status terminated, and foreign nationals deemed a "security risk" or "non-compatible with Western Civilization" would be subject to deportation.
The move is expected to have far-reaching implications for US immigration policy, but details on how it will be implemented remain unclear. The White House has declined to provide further information on the timeline or specifics of the plan.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Mr. Trump declared that he would "permanently pause migration" from countries in what he describes as the "Third World." The move comes after Wednesday's shooting in downtown Washington D.C., which left one National Guard member dead and another critically wounded.
The suspect, identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national, had been admitted to the US on humanitarian grounds just last year. His asylum case was granted despite having previously worked with the CIA, raising questions about how such individuals were able to enter the country in the first place.
The Trump administration has long been critical of immigration policies they believe allow terrorists and security risks into the country. The president's declaration comes as part of a broader effort to overhaul US immigration laws, which he claims are being exploited by those seeking to "hurt America."
Under the plan, millions of migrants admitted under former President Joe Biden's administration would have their status terminated, and foreign nationals deemed a "security risk" or "non-compatible with Western Civilization" would be subject to deportation.
The move is expected to have far-reaching implications for US immigration policy, but details on how it will be implemented remain unclear. The White House has declined to provide further information on the timeline or specifics of the plan.
This latest move by Trump is super concerning... I mean, who decides what's "Western Civilization" anyway? 
It feels like we're living in a dystopian novel where people are being judged based on their nationality rather than actual behavior. The fact that someone from Afghanistan was able to get asylum despite having CIA ties is a red flag, but why single out whole countries just because they're not "developing nations"? 
It's like we're not trusting our own institutions anymore. And what about the people who are already here? What happens to their lives when Trump's plan goes into effect? 
Like, I dont get why trump does this tho? Suspect is afghan national, and he wasnt even here for long... like 1 year? And now millions are gonna be kicked out because of one bad dude? That sounds like a total waste of resources to me. And whats with "Third World" tho? Isnt that just code for somethin less than us or wut? 
. And what exactly does "Western Civilization" even mean anymore? Sounds like some outdated stuff that's just trying to cling to its relevance 
. And oh, by the way, those Afghan nationals who work with the CIA? Yeah, they must've been, like, super secretive about their jobs 
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. And what even does it mean by "Western Civilization" - are we talking about cultural norms or something more sinister? 
! Like, suspending immigration from 'developing nations'? What even is that? 
. And what about all the ppl who got asylum on humanitarian grounds? 
How are they supposed to survive now? 
, right after that shooting in D.C. 
But honestly, I'm not surprised 
️ and it's getting more and more out of hand 
, not just target people who are already vulnerable 
. I mean, what even is Western Civilization anyway? 
but seriously, this whole thing gives me the heebie-jeebies 
... I wish our teacher, Mrs. Johnson, had us do a case study on immigration policies instead of the test we took last week 
... anyway, I'm going to keep following this story and see how it all plays out 
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doesn't fit into Trump's "Third World" definition... how are they supposed to even get here in the first place? 
the CIA thing just sounds like a weak attempt to justify this policy...
no way, joe biden did more for immigration than trump will ever give credit for 
. this is just another example of trump's xenophobic antics 
and I'm not buying it at all 
! I mean, come on, one shooting in D.C. and suddenly he's all about tightening up security? It feels like a bunch of people just get caught in the middle, you know? Like the Afghan national who was already dealing with some pretty intense stuff, and now his asylum case gets tossed out because of it 
. I'm all for keeping our country safe, but we can't just shut our doors to people based on their nationality or where they're from. It's not that easy 
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, prioritize the people who are actually gonna contribute to society 
. it's a mess, but sometimes we gotta get up and try again 
. Studies have shown that people from developing nations who come to the US through humanitarian channels are often more than willing to contribute to society, and even provide a safety net for vulnerable populations 
. I mean, the 29-year-old Afghan national involved in the recent shooting had been living in the US for a year, working with the CIA, no less 
. I get that. But how about we focus on reforming policies rather than sweeping them under the rug like this? I'm all for securing the borders, but not at the expense of those who've already been given a chance 
I'm not sure this plan is as 'simplistic' as Trump makes it seem