President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping strategy on his Truth Social platform, asserting that a ‘reverse migration’ policy would address what he perceives as an overburdened U.S. immigration system. The plan, detailed in a late-night Thanksgiving post, calls for a permanent cessation of immigration from ‘Third World’ countries, citing concerns over national security and societal cohesion. Trump also outlined measures to revoke Biden-era admissions, including those signed under the president’s signature, and to remove foreign nationals he deems a threat to public safety and Western values.
The proposal aims to ‘fully recover’ the immigration system, as Trump argues that current policies have ‘overwhelmed’ the system. Additional provisions include terminating federal benefits for noncitizens, expediting deportations, and denaturalizing migrants accused of undermining ‘domestic tranquility.’ These measures reflect a broader push to reimpose stringent immigration controls, aligning with Trump’s long-standing rhetoric on border security and national sovereignty.
Trump’s remarks came in the wake of a tragic incident near the White House, where two National Guard members were shot by a suspect. One guard, Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of West Virginia, has succumbed to her wounds, while the second, Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakan, 29, was legally admitted to the U.S. in 2021 under humanitarian parole, part of the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Welcome initiative following the Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump’s response to the shooting was marked by a stern warning, directing his condemnation toward those he identifies as ‘haters, stealers, murderers, and destroyers’ of American values, vowing that ‘you won’t be here for long.’ The tragic event and Trump’s subsequent rhetoric underscore the volatile political climate surrounding immigration and law enforcement, as well as the potential for heightened national tensions.