Trump says US risks decline with unchecked immigration
United States President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s strict immigration stance, especially regarding people from developing nations. He reiterated his concerns about large-scale migration in a post on Truth Social. Trump also criticised federal judges for blocking his administration’s proposed visa fee increase. He has continued to voice worries about the impact of immigration on the country’s future.
What we know
- Donald Trump claimed that importing people from third-world countries could turn the US into a third-world nation.
- He criticised federal judges after a court struck down a plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
- The court ruled the proposed visa fee was an unlawful tax without US Congress approval.
- The H-1B visa programme allows US employers to hire foreign professionals in specialised fields, with 65,000 regular visas and 20,000 additional visas for advanced degree holders.
- On April 23, Trump shared a video of Michael Savage criticising birthright citizenship and alleging immigrants exploit US laws.
