Former President Donald Trump issued an angry response following the deadly terror attack in Washington, D.C., where two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in the head. The attacker was allegedly an Afghan national brought to the United States after the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. In his statement, Trump vowed to halt immigration from certain countries to prevent similar incidents.
He opened his message with a sharply worded Thanksgiving greeting, criticizing what he described as America’s self-inflicted chaos caused by misguided immigration policies. He argued that political correctness and weak decision-making had left the nation vulnerable to violence and disorder.
Trump went on to claim that the United States now hosts tens of millions of foreign-born residents, many of whom he said arrive from unstable or dangerous regions and rely heavily on public assistance. He criticized the burden placed on American taxpayers, saying that citizens often remain silent out of goodwill or fear of causing conflict.
He further argued that these immigration policies impose significant financial costs. As an example, he claimed that a migrant with a modest income could receive substantial government benefits, which he said places additional strain on public resources.
Shifting focus to Minnesota, Trump described the state as overwhelmed by a large influx of Somali refugees. He blamed refugee resettlement for a range of social problems, including crime, weakened schools, and rising deficits, and alleged that local residents increasingly feel unsafe in their own communities.
He then took aim at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accusing him of failing to address these issues. Trump also attacked Representative Ilhan Omar, accusing her of entering the United States improperly and criticizing her frequent critiques of American policies.
Building on his argument, Trump declared that the United States must dramatically change its approach to immigration. He said he would halt migration from what he termed “Third World” nations to give the country time to recover from the pressures of recent admissions.
He pledged to reverse all immigration actions taken under the Biden administration, including those he alleges were approved without proper authority. He vowed to remove individuals he believes do not contribute economically or fail to embrace American values.
Trump also said he would end federal benefits for non-citizens, revoke citizenship from individuals he believes undermine domestic stability, and deport those he considers security risks or incompatible with American society.
Concluding his message, Trump promised sweeping efforts to reduce what he called disruptive or illegally admitted populations. He ended with a pointed Thanksgiving message, saying that while he wished Americans well, those who harm the country “won’t be here for long.”