Trump Calls for a Halt to Immigration from “Third World” Countries Following Shooting Incident
In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has declared his intention to permanently halt all immigration from what he classifies as “third world countries.” This bold announcement follows a tragic incident in Washington, D.C., where two U.S. National Guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday. One soldier has tragically passed away, while the other remains in critical condition.
Authorities have identified a 29-year-old Afghan man as the primary suspect in the shooting. This development has intensified Trump’s long-held belief that the current immigration policies are undermining the quality of life for many Americans.
“I will permanently stop migration from all third world countries to give the American system the opportunity to fully recover,” Trump stated on Truth Social.
Threatening Changes to Residency Permits
In conjunction with his immigration stance, the former president has vowed to eliminate federal benefits and subsidies for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen. He further threatens to revoke millions of residency permits granted during the Biden administration, stating that he will remove those who do not provide “a net benefit to the United States.”
Trump emphasized his commitment to deporting individuals he deems a public burden, a security risk, or incompatible with Western civilization. “We need to deprive migrants who undermine domestic peace of their citizenship,” he wrote.
His latest remarks echo previous claims that President Biden’s administration has inadequately screened thousands of individuals seeking refuge in the United States. In a follow-up post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of a plane involved in the evacuation from Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal in 2021, reiterating his belief that the wrong individuals were allowed entry without thorough background checks.
Ironically, the suspect in the recent shooting, who is now in custody, had assisted U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan and entered the country post-withdrawal in 2021—a detail that adds complexity to the broader immigration debate.
As the nation grapples with the implications of these developments, the conversation about immigration policy continues to grow increasingly urgent and divisive.
— /ritzau/