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The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, urged President Donald Trump on Monday to implement a total travel ban for citizens of countries that -according to her- have “flooded” the nation with “foreign invaders.”
The statement, filled with incendiary language, was shared by Noem through her account on the social network X and has sparked widespread debate.
“I just met with the president. I recommend a complete ban on travel to all countries that have been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and welfare addicts,” wrote Noem in a new and controversial episode of the tightening of U.S. immigration policy.
Without naming specific countries, the official resorted to an alarmist narrative to justify her proposal: a portrayal of immigration as an existential threat that jeopardizes the security, economy, and foundational values of the nation.
"Our ancestors built this nation with blood, sweat, and an unwavering love for freedom, not so that foreign invaders could massacre our heroes, drain our hard-earned taxes, or take away the benefits we owe to Americans. We do not want them. Not one of them," he concluded.
A political attack following a case of violence
Noem's statements come after a tragic incident that occurred in Washington, where an Afghan immigrant shot at two National Guard members, resulting in the death of one of them.
The case was quickly exploited by the Trump administration to justify a new set of harsh measures against immigration.
In direct response to this fact, President Trump himself froze asylum requests and suspended immigration processes for Afghan citizens, including those who worked alongside U.S. forces in international conflicts.
The episode has become a catalyst for a broader narrative that seeks to present immigration—particularly from poor or conflict-ridden countries—as a “destructive invasion.”
Trump hardens his rhetoric: The "Third World" under fire
Last week, Trump strengthened his position with a message posted during the Thanksgiving holiday on Truth Social.
There, he announced his intention to suspend “permanently” migration from all Third World countries, without specifying a definitive list, but framing his actions in terms of “national recovery.”
"I will permanently suspend the migration from all Third World countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover," he stated.
"I will eliminate the millions of illegal admissions by Biden, including those signed by the Autopen of Sleepy Joe Biden, and I will expel anyone who is not a net positive for the United States or who is unable to love our country," he added.
The post, which quickly went viral, represents one of the most significant tightening measures in the recent history of U.S. immigration policy.
Trump proclaims a policy of "reverse migration," with the explicit promise of mass expulsions, the revocation of benefits, and the denaturalization of immigrants.
"I will eliminate all federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens in our country; I will denaturalize migrants who undermine national tranquility and deport any foreigner who is a public charge, a risk to security, or incompatible with Western civilization," he stated.
An increasing list of banned countries
This is not the first attempt by the Trump administration in recent months to block the entry of citizens from certain countries.
Last June, your government approved a total travel ban for citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Additionally, partial visa restrictions were imposed on individuals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Civil rights organizations and legal experts have questioned the legality and effectiveness of these policies, pointing out that the collective criminalization of entire communities based on their country of origin undermines fundamental principles of international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Still, Trump and his officials, like Kristi Noem, maintain a discourse centered on fear, economic resentment, and national identity.
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