US President Donald Trump made a shocking statement, vowing to “permanently” suspend immigration from all “third world countries” to the United States. This statement, published on the social media platform TruthSocial late on November 27, was a response to the recent shooting near the White House, which resulted in the death of a National Guard soldier. Trump attributed the incident to “failures in the immigration system” during the Biden administration and called for radical measures to “fully restore” the American system.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced a plan to “permanently suspend migration from all third-world countries to allow the American system to fully recover.” He didn’t specify which countries would be included in the ban, but the term “third-world countries” (traditionally referring to developing countries) was used repeatedly by Trump during his campaign and previous term. Last year, he already imposed a similar “entry ban” on citizens of 19 high-risk countries, including Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Libya, Haiti, Iran, and Venezuela.
The President also proposed a number of additional measures:
Denaturalization and deportation: Revoking the citizenship of migrants who “undermine domestic peace,” pose a security threat, or are “incompatible with Western civilization.”
Canceling benefits: Completely ending federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens, including those deemed a “public charge.”
“Reverse migration”: Mass deportations of millions of undocumented migrants who entered under Biden, including cases approved through “autoopen.”
Visa review: Immediate suspension of all immigration requests from Afghan citizens and review of all previously issued green cards for citizens of 19 “insurance” countries.
“Only reverse migration can completely cure this situation,” Trump emphasized, adding that his administration is pursuing the goal of “significantly reducing illegal and destructive populations.”
Trump’s announcement sparked a furor on social media and in the media. On Platform X (formerly Twitter), the hashtags #StopMigration and #ThirdWorldBan garnered millions of views in just 24 hours. Supporters of the president praised him for “defending America,” while critics, including human rights organizations like the ACLU, called the plan “a violation of the Constitution and international law.” Amnesty International warned that such measures could lead to a humanitarian crisis in developing countries.
The international reaction has so far been muted. The Afghan Embassy in Washington expressed “deep concern” and called for dialogue. Meanwhile, Latin American countries such as Venezuela and Haiti have already announced possible retaliatory measures, including export restrictions to the United States.
Analysts note that this statement fits into Trump’s broader immigration agenda: since the start of his second term, he has already strengthened border controls, imposed tariffs on countries that refuse to accept deportees, and reduced work visa quotas. According to USCIS, approximately 1.2 million legal immigrants will enter the United States in 2025, a significant portion of whom are from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Experts predict that the plan’s implementation will face legal challenges: Trump’s similar “Muslim ban” in 2017 was blocked by the courts but later partially reinstated by the Supreme Court. Economists warn of labor shortages in agriculture, construction, and healthcare, where migrants play a key role.
However, polls show that around 55% of Americans support stricter immigration, especially after recent incidents. Trump appears to be using this momentum to consolidate his base ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In conclusion, Trump’s statement is not simply a reaction to tragedy, but a signal of a new era in American immigration policy. Whether it will be implemented “forever” or become yet another political maneuver, time will tell. But one thing is clear: immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in US society.