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Trump Blames Shooting on Lax Immigration Policies

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House shows lax migration policies threaten national security.
He calls for stricter immigration controls, especially for Afghan nationals, after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services halted processing for Afghan nationals pending a security review.
Critics warn the renewed scrutiny could unjustly affect those fleeing Taliban persecution.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House shows lax migration policies threaten national security.
He calls for stricter immigration controls, especially for Afghan nationals, after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services halted processing for Afghan nationals pending a security review.
Critics warn the renewed scrutiny could unjustly affect those fleeing Taliban persecution.