The United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will “permanently pause” immigration from all Third World countries, including Nigeria.
Trump disclosed the policy in a Thanksgiving Day post on his Truth Social account, saying the pause will allow the U.S. immigration system to “recover” and reverse what he called “millions of Joe Biden illegal admissions.”
He also vowed to remove anyone in the U.S. who is not a “net asset” or “incapable of loving” the country.
The announcement came shortly after Trump confirmed the death of West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot near the White House. The attacker was identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal from Afghanistan.
Following Trump’s directive, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director said he has ordered a review of all previously issued green cards from countries deemed “of concern.” He referenced 19 nations listed in a June presidential proclamation, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Haiti, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Togo, Eritrea, and others.
