Trump says US freeze on asylum decisions will last ‘a long time’

Following a fatal shooting near the White House, President Trump announced a prolonged pause on asylum decisions, particularly for nationals from 19 countries. He stated, "We don’t want those people," citing concerns about their suitability for entry. The incident involved an Afghan national, arrested and charged with murder, who had arrived under a resettlement program.

Trump says US freeze on asylum decisions will last ‘a long time’
Following a fatal shooting near the White House, President Trump announced a prolonged pause on asylum decisions, particularly for nationals from 19 countries. He stated, "We don’t want those people," citing concerns about their suitability for entry. The incident involved an Afghan national, arrested and charged with murder, who had arrived under a resettlement program.