President Donald Trump unveiled a ‘reverse migration’ plan on Truth Social, vowing to permanently halt immigration from ‘Third World Countries’ and roll back Biden-era admissions. He framed the U.S. immigration system as overwhelmed, claiming his approach would allow it to ‘fully recover.’ Trump also threatened to end federal benefits for noncitizens, expand deportations, and denaturalize migrants he deems threats to ‘domestic tranquility.’ The plan includes revoking what he described as ‘millions’ of Biden-era entries, including those signed by the former president’s ‘Autopen.’
His announcement follows a violent attack near the White House, where two National Guard members were shot. One, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom from West Virginia, died, while the other, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. legally in 2,021 under humanitarian parole as part of the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Welcome, which facilitated the entry of Afghan nationals following the U.S. withdrawal. This incident underscores the complex interplay between immigration policies and national security concerns.
Trump’s post concluded with a stern warning to ‘those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for,’ asserting that such individuals would not remain in the country for long. This rhetoric, while emphasizing national identity, has sparked broader debates about immigration reform, national security, and the political implications of such policies in the current political climate.