Trump Imposes Permanent Ban on Refugees From ‘Third World’ Nations
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Washington
- Nov 28, 2025
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In one of his most sweeping immigration declarations to date, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a permanent halt to the resettlement of refugees originating from what he described as “third world countries.” Although the term is not recognized in U.S. law, it is commonly used to denote low-income nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Trump’s announcement came hours after two National Guardsmen were killed in Washington, D.C. The president directly linked the incident to refugee admissions, arguing that years of “reckless immigration policies” have jeopardized public safety. “Those who do not contribute to America or who lack genuine loyalty to this nation will be removed,” Trump declared while vowing to harden the country’s immigration architecture even further.
On the same day, the administration introduced a stringent new review policy targeting immigrants from 19 designated ‘countries of concern’—a list originally created through a presidential order issued in June 2025. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated that the agency will now reopen and rigorously reassess every green card ever granted to individuals from these countries, including Afghanistan. He emphasized that the new directive applies to both pending and previously approved cases, making it one of the most retroactive measures in recent immigration history.
Trump also announced an across-the-board withdrawal of government benefits for non-citizens, insisting that no immigrant would receive subsidies, welfare support or public facilities under federal programs. He further warned that immigrants who “disturb national peace,” “pose a security threat,” or “fail to align with Western civilizational values” could face denaturalization or deportation.
The sweeping policy signals an aggressive expansion of executive oversight over immigration, tightening admissibility standards while placing thousands of existing residents under potential re-evaluation. Analysts say the move is likely to ignite political and legal battles and may strain U.S. relations with affected regions.