The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has announced a drastic shift in immigration policy, vowing to "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries" following a fatal shooting near the White House. The declaration, made on Truth Social, signals a major hardening of America's borders while raising questions about global mobility and security priorities.
Key Points:
- Trump pledged to "permanently pause" migration from unspecified "Third World Countries."
- The policy would terminate millions of migrant admissions approved under the Biden administration.
- The announcement followed a shooting that killed a National Guard member by an Afghan national.
- The alleged attacker was granted asylum in 2025 under Trump's own administration.
- Trump also promised to end benefits for non-citizens and denaturalize those deemed risks.
- USCIS has indefinitely stopped processing immigration requests for Afghan nationals.
- The incident is expected to significantly impact U.S. immigration policy and political discourse.
Sources: CNN, Guardian
