President Trump's State Department delivered on another America First promise Wednesday, announcing an immediate freeze on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries whose migrants are draining welfare resources from hardworking American families.
The bold move targets nations where immigrants "take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates," according to the State Department's announcement. This decisive action represents exactly the kind of common-sense immigration reform that millions of Americans voted for in 2024.
Putting Americans First, Finally
Under the Biden regime, our immigration system became a free-for-all that prioritized foreign nationals over American citizens. Migrants flooded into our country and immediately began collecting benefits that should go to Americans who built this nation and pay into these systems.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's department is now conducting the thorough review that should have happened years ago. Why should American taxpayers subsidize immigrants from countries that send people here to live off our generosity rather than contribute to our prosperity?
"This administration will no longer allow America to be taken advantage of by nations that treat our immigration system as a welfare pipeline," a State Department official said.
The visa freeze will remain in place while the Trump administration conducts a comprehensive review of each country's welfare usage patterns. Only nations that demonstrate their citizens contribute positively to American society rather than drain our resources will see visa processing resume.
America First Immigration Policy
This move perfectly aligns with President Trump's broader immigration overhaul, which includes mass deportations of illegal immigrants and completion of the border wall. Unlike the previous administration's open-borders disaster, Trump understands that immigration policy should benefit Americans, not burden them.
The 75-country freeze sends a clear message to the world: America welcomes immigrants who want to contribute and assimilate, not those seeking a taxpayer-funded handout. It's about time we had leadership willing to defend American interests without apology.
How many billions in welfare payments could this policy save American taxpayers? The answer should make every patriot proud of this administration's commitment to putting America First.