On November 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social network, Truth Social, that his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. system to fully recover.
He stated he will end all federal benefits and subsidies for "noncitizens" and denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility. Any foreign national deemed a "public charge", a "security risk", or incompatible with Western civilization, he said, will be deported.
Trump also threatened to reverse "millions" of admissions granted under his predecessor, President Joe Biden, vowing to remove anyone "who is not a net asset to the United States."
The comments followed the death of a National Guard member on Thursday, November 27, after being shot near the White House in an ambush allegedly carried out by an Afghan national.
Observers across business, technology, and civil society are now assessing the potential impact of these policies. For migrants, students, and workers eyeing the United States, the announcement raises questions about access, eligibility, and long-term prospects.
As details on enforcement emerge, migrants, policymakers, and international observers will watch closely. The announcement underscores the central role of U.S. migration policy in shaping global dialogues on mobility and security.
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Trump: U.S. will pause migration from 'Third World Countries'
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