The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made it clear once again that his objective is not only to stop the arrival of new migrants but also to expel those who are already living in the country, including legal residents and individuals with ongoing processes.
During an informal exchange with journalists aboard Air Force One, released by the White House, Trump bluntly explained what the term “reverse migration” means to him.
When a journalist asked him:
What does reverse migration mean?
"It means removing the people who are in our country. Getting them out of here. I want to get them out. We have a lot of people in this country who shouldn't be here, and who came in thanks to Biden," he responded.
The statements come amid an unprecedented tightening of immigration policy, with mass reviews of green cards for citizens from 19 countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, a complete suspension of asylum decisions, and threats to denaturalize immigrants who, according to Trump, “are not an asset to the United States.”
Trump also defended the indefinite pause on asylum decisions following the attack in Washington D.C., where an Afghan citizen shot two members of the National Guard.
When asked how long the suspension would last, he replied:
“A long time. We don’t want those people. We already have enough problems. We don’t want them here.”
In response to another question about who “those people” were, Trump said he was referring to individuals from “unfriendly or out-of-control” countries, and he mentioned Somalia as an example. He also criticized Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, even suggesting that she should be expelled from the country.
Green Cards, asylum, and citizenship under review
The president was questioned about his intention to revoke citizenship from naturalized citizens who, according to him, “undermine national tranquility.”
"Are you planning to denaturalize immigrants?" was the question.
"if I have the power to do it, I will. Absolutely," the leader responded.
Trump has insisted that only a policy of "reverse migration" can, in his words, "fix" the country's immigration situation. And on Air Force One, he made it clear that his priority is not to open the door less, but to empty the house.
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