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Trump Vows to Halt Migration from 'Third World'

Date: 28-11-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cnbc.com: 1 | npr.org: 1 | nypost.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1 | straitstimes.com: 1
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Summary

US President Donald Trump announced plans to 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries' following a shooting incident in Washington DC by an Afghan national, citing the need for the US to recover from immigration policies that have negatively impacted Americans.

Key Points

  • Trump's announcement comes after an Afghan national was accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC, killing one.
  • The proposed immigration halt could have significant economic implications, as foreign-born workers account for nearly 31 million jobs in the US.
  • Trump's proposals include terminating 'millions' of admissions made under his predecessor Joe Biden and deporting foreign nationals considered a 'public charge' or 'security risk'.
  • The US has suspended processing immigration requests from Afghans and will re-examine green cards issued to individuals from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Iran.

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Trump says US will 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries'

28-11-2025

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries', citing the need for the US system to recover from immigration policies that have negatively impacted many Americans. The announcement comes after an Afghan national was accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC, killing one. Trump's comments also included blaming refugees for 'social dysfunction in America' and vowing to remove those not considered a 'net asset' to the US. The US has suspended processing immigration requests from Afghans and will re-examine green cards issued to individuals from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Iran. Trump further pledged to end federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, Afghanistan, Washington DC, National Guard • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Trump says U.S. to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’ after DC shooting

28-11-2025

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries' and cancel federal benefits for noncitizens following a shooting incident near the White House that resulted in the death of a National Guard member. The attacker was identified as an Afghan national, prompting Trump to escalate his immigration rhetoric. Trump's proposals include terminating 'millions' of admissions made under his predecessor Joe Biden, removing individuals deemed not to be a 'net asset' to the US, and deporting foreign nationals considered a 'public charge' or 'security risk'.
Entities: Donald Trump, Third World Countries, White House, Joe Biden, Afghan national • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations : NPR

28-11-2025

President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to 'permanently pause migration' from poorer nations in a social media post, following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. by a 29-year-old Afghan national. Trump blamed immigrants for crime in the U.S., despite evidence showing that immigrants are less likely to be incarcerated than native-born citizens. The proposed immigration halt could have significant economic implications, as foreign-born workers account for nearly 31 million jobs in the U.S.
Entities: Donald Trump, Washington, D.C., Afghanistan, CIA, Truth Social • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

President Trump says he'll 'permanently pause migration' from all 'Third World Countries' | New York Post

28-11-2025

President Trump announced on Thanksgiving night that he intends to 'permanently pause migration' from 'Third World Countries' to allow the US to 'fully recover.' The announcement comes after a deadly ambush on two National Guard members near the White House, which was carried out by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Trump also plans to end federal benefits for 'noncitizens,' denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport foreign nationals who are a public charge or security risk. The Trump administration has also suspended processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals pending review of vetting protocols. US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow announced a 'full-scale, rigorous reexamination' of every green card holder from countries 'of concern.'
Entities: President Trump, Third World Countries, United States, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghanistan • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees - The New York Times

28-11-2025

President Trump used the recent shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan refugee to criticize the Biden administration's refugee policies and call for stricter immigration controls. Trump held a call with military members on Thanksgiving, mentioning the shooting and later blaming the Biden administration for the attack. He also announced plans to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries' and denaturalize certain migrants. Trump's rhetoric was echoed by other Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and Senator Tommy Tuberville, who called for stricter immigration policies and bans on certain groups.
Entities: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, JD Vance, Tommy Tuberville, Sarah Beckstrom • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World countries’ after Washington attack | The Straits Times

28-11-2025

US President Donald Trump has vowed to 'permanently pause' migration from 'Third World countries' following an attack near the White House attributed to an Afghan national. Trump announced the plan on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that it would include cases approved under former President Joe Biden's administration. The attack, which resulted in the death of a National Guard member, has been linked to Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the US in 2021 under a resettlement program set up by Biden after the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump has also ordered a review of asylum cases approved under Biden's administration and green cards issued to citizens of 19 countries. The move has sparked controversy and lawsuits, with critics accusing Trump of authoritarian overreach.
Entities: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghanistan, United States • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform