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Trump Announces Plan to Permanently Pause Migration from 'Third World Countries'

President Donald Trump said his administration will seek to permanently halt migration from countries he called "Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. immigration system to "fully recover." The announcement lacked specifics on implementation, affected countries, or legal authority. It is likely to spark intense domestic and international debate, raising questions about legality, diplomacy and humanitarian impacts.

01:48 PM, 11/28/2025Politics
Trump Announces Plan to Permanently Pause Migration from 'Third World Countries'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will seek to permanently pause migration from what he described as "Third World Countries" so that the U.S. immigration system can "fully recover." He framed the move as necessary to restore order and capacity in border and immigration processing.

Details on how the pause would be implemented, which countries would be affected, and the legal basis for such a policy were not provided in the initial statement. The president's use of the term "Third World Countries" —a phrase many consider outdated and potentially pejorative— is likely to draw criticism and questions about diplomatic and humanitarian implications.

Advocates for stricter controls on immigration applauded the announcement as a decisive step to reduce pressure on the system. At the same time, immigrant rights groups, legal experts and foreign governments are expected to scrutinize the proposal for potential conflicts with U.S. law, international agreements, and human rights obligations.

The president's statement is certain to prompt heated debate both domestically and internationally about immigration policy, terminology and the practical consequences of a sweeping pause on migration.

Reported by Rishabh Jaiswal; Edited by Christian Schmollinger.

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