Wayne Lumbasi
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that the United States would permanently pause migration from all “Third World Countries.” He said the measure was necessary to allow the immigration system to fully recover and to ensure that new arrivals contribute positively to the nation. The statement comes amid heightened national security concerns following a fatal shooting near the White House involving an Afghan national who had entered the country under a refugee resettlement program.
Trump said the new policy would affect millions of immigration approvals granted under the previous administration. He emphasized that federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens would end, and that individuals considered a threat to domestic stability or a risk to public safety could face removal from the country. He described the plan as a step to prioritize the interests of American citizens and protect the nation’s immigration system from what he called uncontrolled migration.
The announcement leaves many questions unanswered, including which countries will be included under the term “Third World.” The lack of clarity has raised concerns about how the policy will be applied and who will be affected. Thousands of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from developing countries could face uncertainty and disruption in their plans to enter the United States. Families seeking safety, employment, or reunification may be directly impacted, and those already living in the country could also face new challenges.
The move has the potential to reshape immigration patterns to the United States, influencing who can enter the country and under what conditions. It may also affect global perceptions of the United States as a destination for those seeking refuge from conflict, poverty, or political instability.
It remains unclear when the policy will take full effect or how existing immigration cases will be handled. The announcement marks one of the most significant changes in U.S. immigration policy in recent years and could have far-reaching consequences for migrants, refugees, and the nation’s immigration system as a whole.
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