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News · 28 November 2025

Trump Announces Permanent Ban on Immigration from 'Third World Countries' After Washington Shooting

Trump Announces Permanent Ban on Immigration from 'Third World Countries' After Washington Shooting

President Donald Trump declared he would permanently halt immigration from all developing nations following a fatal shooting of National Guard members in Washington by an Afghan national. Trump announced plans to terminate millions of Biden-era admissions, remove non-contributors to America, and end federal benefits for non-citizens. The administration ordered comprehensive reviews of green cards from 19 countries of concern including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela. Critics warn the sweeping measures could face legal challenges and harm refugee protection.

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