Trump's Plan to "Permanently Pause" Migration from Poor Nations Following National Guard Shooting

Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST

President Trump has announced plans to "permanently pause migration" from poorer nations following a shooting incident where an Afghan national attacked two National Guard members in Washington D.C., killing one. The administration pledges to revoke legal status for millions of immigrants, blaming them for various societal problems from crime to housing shortages. The incident has intensified the immigration debate and raised concerns about potential backlash against refugee communities.