Tampa, Florida | November 28, 2025 —
The US President Donald Trump intensified his hardline immigration stance, declaring that he would impose a “permanent migration pause” on what he described as “developing or Third World countries.” The remarks came amid heightened political tensions following the fatal Washington, D.C., National Guard shooting earlier this week.
Trump also launched sharp personal attacks during his speech, including controversial comments about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, while vowing to expel Afghan allies who previously supported US forces if they are deemed security risks.
The statements triggered immediate political backlash and renewed debate over the administration’s legal authority to enforce wide-reaching immigration restrictions.
Following the rally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to draw distinctions between broader immigration limits and high-skilled worker programs such as H-1B visas, stressing that no immediate changes had been made to employment-based pathways. Multiple legal challenges from civil rights groups remain ongoing as the administration signals more immigration crackdowns heading into 2026.
