President Trump Announces 'Permanent Pause' on Migration from 'Third World Countries' Following D.C. Shooting

President Donald Trump has announced a "permanent pause" on migration from all "Third World Countries" following a fatal shooting near the White House. The attack resulted in the death of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and critically injured Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 under a resettlement program, is in custody.

In a social media post, President Trump stated his administration would "terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions" and "remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States." He also announced plans to end federal benefits for non-citizens and to deport individuals deemed security risks or incompatible with Western civilization.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow has ordered a comprehensive review of all green card holders from 19 countries identified as "countries of concern." This directive follows a previous travel ban enacted in June targeting these nations.

The United Nations has urged the U.S. to maintain access and due process for asylum seekers. Jeremy Laurence from the U.N. human rights office emphasized that asylum seekers are entitled to protection under international law.

The Trump administration's recent actions have intensified debates over immigration policies, with critics expressing concern over potential violations of international obligations and the impact on communities within the United States.