President Donald Trump declared that the United States will permanently stop immigration from all third world countries, stating that this measure will help the American system to return to previous immigration policies. The announcement came after a shooting in Washington DC, in which an Afghan citizen was involved, prompting a hardening of Trump's stance on immigration.
He promised to eliminate federal benefits for non-citizens and accused refugees of causing social dysfunctions. Additionally, the US has suspended the processing of immigration applications from Afghans and will reexamine green cards issued to individuals from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Venezuela. Trump used strong anti-immigration language, emphasizing that he will take action against those who do not contribute positively to American society.