Trump Announces Permanent Immigration Halt from Developing Nations Worldwide

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he plans to permanently stop immigration from "third world countries" following a shooting by an Afghan national that killed a National Guard member near the White House. The incident has prompted Trump to escalate his anti-immigration policies and review permanent residency status for migrants from 19 countries.

Trump posted on social media that he would "permanently stop immigration from all third world countries to allow the American system to fully recover." The announcement came one day after an Afghan citizen opened fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing Sarah Beckstrom and leaving another soldier fighting for his life.

The president threatened to cancel "millions" of approved applications granted under his predecessor Joe Biden's administration. He said he would "deport anyone who doesn't provide added value to the United States." Trump also plans to end all federal aid and benefits for non-American citizens and remove any foreigners who pose security risks or "don't align with Western civilization."

This represents a major escalation in Trump's immigration crackdown during his second presidential term. His administration has already launched large-scale deportation operations targeting undocumented immigrants. Trump said the goal is to achieve "a significant reduction in illegal and disruptive population numbers."

The timing connects directly to the White House area shooting. Following the attack, the U.S. administration announced it would review permanent residency status for immigrants from 19 countries. The list includes Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, and Venezuela - nations Trump has frequently targeted in his immigration rhetoric.

For immigration lawyers and advocacy groups, this signals a dramatic shift in U.S. policy. The broad language about "third world countries" could affect millions of pending applications and current residents. Legal challenges are likely, but Trump's expanded presidential powers give him significant control over immigration enforcement.

The economic implications are substantial too. Many industries rely heavily on immigrant workers, from healthcare to agriculture. A complete halt on immigration from developing nations could create labor shortages and affect economic growth. But Trump appears willing to accept these trade-offs in pursuit of his immigration agenda.