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The U.S. president, Donald Trump, announced that he will permanently suspend immigration from all Third World countries to the U.S. as part of a comprehensive offensive against what he describes as a "destructive invasion" that threatens the security, economy, and social cohesion of the country.
In an extensive message posted on Truth Social during the Thanksgiving holiday, Trump criticized the previous immigration policies and outlined the most radical measures of his administration to date.
“I will permanently suspend migration from all Third World countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, I will eliminate the millions of illegal admissions under Biden, including those signed by the Autopen of Sleepy Joe Biden, and I will expel anyone who is not a net asset to the United States or who is incapable of loving our country,” he stated.
The publication, which quickly became a trend, reflects a complete tightening of immigration policy under his administration.
Trump stated that only a policy of "reverse immigration" can correct what he describes as "decades of accumulated mistakes" at the border and in the admission processes.
The end of benefits for migrants and the promise of mass expulsions
In his message, the president went even further by promising that his government will eliminate all subsidies and federal benefits for non-citizens, deport those he considers a "public charge," and denaturalize migrants who -according to him- threaten the country's stability.
“I will eliminate all federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens of our country; I will denaturalize migrants who undermine national tranquility and deport any foreigner who is a public charge, a security risk, or incompatible with Western civilization,” he said.
"These objectives will be pursued in order to achieve a significant reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, including those admitted through an unauthorized and illegal Autopen approval process," he added.
In a defiant tone, he concluded his post with a phrase directed at his opponents:
"Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, except those who hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that the United States represents! They won't be here for long!"
"Hundreds of thousands of uncontrolled refugees": the Afghan case and the narrative of fear
The radical shift occurs following an incident that has been widely cited by the president as an example of "the dangers of poorly managed migration."
Last Wednesday, an Afghan citizen identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the country with a special visa during the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, shot two members of the National Guard near the White House, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old soldier and severely injuring another soldier.
Trump did not take long to react.
"This is part of the horrific airlift from Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands of people arrived in our country with no control or verification. We will fix it, but we will never forget what the corrupt Joe Biden and his goons did to our country," he wrote on Truth Social alongside a photo of hundreds of Afghans on a plane heading to the U.S.
The official also sent a message of support to the armed forces: "God bless our great National Guard, our entire Army, and the law enforcement forces. They are true heroes."
The blacklist of "countries of concern": Cubans and Venezuelans under scrutiny
Meanwhile, the government has also ordered a comprehensive review of all Green Cards granted to citizens from 19 countries, including Cuba, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Haiti.
The director of USCIS, Joseph B. Edlow, explained that the measure is part of an effort to verify potential threats to national security
This includes cases of family reunification, political refuge, asylum, and humanitarian parole. The consequences can range from delays in processing to the revocation of legal residency if irregularities are detected.
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is also reviewing the asylum approvals granted during the previous administration, particularly in cases of "sensitive" origin.
Trump has been particularly aggressive in his rhetoric against specific communities. In another post, he used incendiary language to refer to Somali migrants in Minnesota and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, stating:
"Hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees are taking complete control of the once-great state of Minnesota. Somali gangs roam the streets in search of prey while our wonderful people remain locked inside their homes."
About Omar, he wrote:
"The worst 'congresswoman' in our country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her diaper-like hijab [...] complains with hatred about our country, its Constitution, and how 'poorly' she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent nation plagued by crime, that essentially isn't even a country."
These statements have been denounced by multiple civil rights organizations for their racist and dehumanizing nature.
"Social dysfunction is the fault of migrants": Trump attacks social benefits
In another post, Trump directly accused immigration of being the main cause of social dysfunction in the United States:
"This influx of refugees is the main cause of social dysfunction in the United States: failing schools, high crime rates, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and significant deficits."
Additionally, he stated that the system benefits migrants at the expense of citizens: “A migrant earning $30,000 with a residency card will receive approximately $50,000 in annual benefits for their family.”
Conclusion: Towards Zero Migration
Trump's statements confirm that his administration is heading toward a "zero immigration" policy for Third World countries, with measures ranging from the suspension of visas and revocation of residences to mass deportation and the elimination of social benefits.
Beyond its legal implications, the president's speech marks an ideological turning point: a conception of migration as a threat that must be fought with exceptional tools, even if that means stripping rights from individuals who are already legally established in the country.
The consequences of this strategy—for millions of migrants, including thousands of Cubans—remain to be seen, but everything indicates that the war against immigration will not only continue but will intensify more than ever under the current mandate of Donald Trump.
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