In a late-night Thanksgiving message, President Donald Trump addressed the nation following the death of a National Guard soldier who was shot by an Afghan refugee. Trump announced a series of immigration-related promises, including an immediate "pause" on migration from all Third World countries, which he claims will help address what he describes as an immigration crisis in the United States.
In his message, Trump characterized the nation's current immigration policies as detrimental, stating that the U.S. has been "divided" and "mugged" due to its approach. He committed to halting new admissions under President Biden's administration and proposed the removal of individuals deemed non-beneficial to the country. This includes those he describes as public charges or security risks.
Trump emphasized that the U.S. is currently home to approximately 53 million foreign-born individuals, many of whom, he argues, rely on taxpayer-funded welfare programs. He asserted that American families bear the financial burden of these policies. The President criticized Minnesota's Democratic leadership, particularly Governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, suggesting that they have failed to address issues related to the state's refugee population.
The Thanksgiving message included Trump's broader goal of reducing illegal immigration and what he views as disruptive populations. He referred to "reverse migration" as a potential solution to the challenges posed by current immigration patterns. Trump's remarks reflect a perspective that immigration is not just a policy issue but a significant threat to national security and societal stability.