US: Trump orders halt to migration from third-world countries

US President Donald Trump declared Thursday that immigration from all countries qualifying as “Third World” will be indefinitely halted as part of a new border and migration policy. Speaking on his own social media platform, Trump argued that past immigration practices undermined US living standards. He added that many measures introduced under his predecessor would be reversed, and non-citizens deemed liabilities would be removed.

Policy shift under Trump’s new immigration framework

In his announcement, Trump addressed the broader implications of immigration on the American economy and social stability. He asserted that by permanently suspending migration from certain countries, the United States would “fully recover.” Trump also pledged to revoke many of the immigration policies implemented by the previous administration. “We will remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country,” he said.

Link to national security concerns

The statement came a day after a shooting near the White House, allegedly committed by an Afghan national, which resulted in a National Guard service member’s death and another wounded. In reaction, Washington immediately paused immigration processing for Afghan applicants. Trump framed the new migration halt as part of a broader strategy he labeled “reverse migration,” aiming to curb what he called illegal and disruptive population flows.

Broad implications for asylum and benefits policy

Alongside the migration freeze, Trump vowed to end federal subsidies and benefits currently available to non-citizens. He also threatened to strip naturalized status from migrants he considers detrimental to social order, particularly those he views as security risks or incompatible with “Western Civilization.” The sweeping proposals signal a major recalibration of US asylum, immigration, and integration policies under the Trump administration.

Potential regional impact and international reaction

Observers warn the move could reverberate beyond US borders, affecting migration flows and international relations. Türkiye and other nations watching developments in US immigration and foreign policy may face new pressures if global migratory routes shift. Analysts say how Washington implements and enforces the new rules will be key to assessing their global consequences.