In a dramatic Thanksgiving Day announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would implement a permanent pause on migration from poorer countries, marking a significant escalation in his administration's immigration crackdown.
Thanksgiving Day Declaration
The president made his sweeping declaration through a series of social media posts on his Truth Social platform late on November 27, 2025 - U.S. Thanksgiving Day. Trump's statement came in direct response to the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
The violent incident occurred on Wednesday when Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old suspect originally from Afghanistan, allegedly shot two deployed National Guard members. The tragic outcome saw 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom die from her injuries on Thursday, while 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times.
Comprehensive Immigration Overhaul
Trump outlined an extensive immigration policy overhaul in his social media posts, vowing to completely restructure U.S. migration systems. The president specifically promised to terminate all millions of illegal admissions that occurred during Joe Biden's presidency, including those signed by what he referred to as Sleepy Joe Biden's Autopen.
While Trump did not specify which countries would be affected by his permanent migration pause, he broadly referred to Third World Countries and emphasized that only reverse migration could fully address what he described as a critical situation.
The president also committed to removing anyone he determined was not a net asset to the United States or incapable of loving the country. His plan includes halting all federal benefits to noncitizens, denaturalizing migrants, and deporting any foreign-born person considered a security risk or incompatible with Western civilization.
Broader Policy Implications
Trump's Thanksgiving announcement represents the latest development in his administration's ongoing efforts to increase deportation levels and restrict immigration. Following Wednesday's shooting, the president called for reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered the country during Biden's presidency.
In additional social media posts, Trump made controversial claims about immigrant populations, accusing most of being on welfare, from prisons, mental institutions, or involved with drug trade and gangs. He asserted that refugees place an enormous burden on American citizens and described this as the leading cause of social dysfunction in the country of 342 million people.
The White House's rapid response social media account immediately endorsed the president's statements, calling them one of the most important messages ever released by President Trump and encouraging followers to read every word.
