In a recent declaration, former President Trump stated his intention to enact a permanent cessation of immigration from developing nations, specifically mentioning Nigerian immigrants, aiming to restrict entry to the United States. This policy would disproportionately impact individuals from nations in the Global South.
According to Mr. Trump, this action aims to allow the U.S. system to regain its strength and halt what he describes as numerous unauthorized admissions under the current administration. He intends to deport individuals deemed not to be beneficial to the country.
Mr. Trump further asserted that he would remove those who lack allegiance to the United States, terminate governmental aid to non-citizens, revoke citizenship from immigrants deemed disruptive, and deport any foreign national considered a burden on public resources, a threat to security, or incompatible with Western values.
He presented a figure of 53 million as the current foreign-born population in the United States, alleging that the majority are dependent on public assistance, originate from struggling countries, or have connections to criminal elements.
Mr. Trump claimed that these individuals and their families are supported by significant financial contributions from American citizens who, out of compassion, remain silent about the perceived issues. He also suggested that a migrant earning $30,000 annually with legal residency receives approximately $50,000 in government benefits for their family, suggesting the actual number of migrants may be higher than officially reported.
The former president also argued that the influx of refugees and immigrants, encouraged by certain Americans, has created division, disorder, and violence within the United States. He contended that this influx is a primary cause of societal issues that he claims were not present after World War II, such as struggling schools, high crime rates, urban decline, overcrowded hospitals, housing scarcity, and large budget deficits.
These statements followed the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C.
