Trump Proposes Sweeping Migration Pause, Targets Noncitizens Ahead of Inauguration
He also proposed deporting noncitizens he considers burdens or threats to the United States
By : Mweru Mbugua
Washington, D.C., Nov. 28, 2025 – Former President Donald Trump has called for a permanent halt on migration from select countries, signaling a sharp break from Biden-era admissions policies
He also proposed deporting noncitizens he considers burdens or threats to the United States
Trump pointed to the nation’s 53 million foreign-born residents, citing Minnesota’s Somali communities and a recent White House-area shooting by an Afghan national as examples of potential risks
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His plan targets noncitizens receiving public benefits, individuals allegedly undermining public order, and other so-called “public charges,” with the aim of reversing current migration trends
Legal challenges are anticipated as the proposals emerge ahead of Trump’s scheduled inauguration on January 20, 2025
