In brief
In a Cabinet meeting, President Trump made controversial remarks regarding Somali immigrants, claiming they do not contribute positively to the U.S. and rely heavily on welfare. This statement followed a security incident involving National Guard soldiers, prompting discussions on immigration from various nations.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, during a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, made headlines by stating his opposition to Somali immigrants coming to the United States. He argued that residents from the war-torn eastern African nation lean too heavily on the U.S. social safety net and provide little value to American society. His remarks came shortly after the administration announced it would stop all asylum decisions in the wake of a tragic incident involving the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington. Although the suspect in this case hailed from Afghanistan, Trump seized the opportunity to question the contributions of immigrants from other countries, including Somalia.They contribute nothing. The welfare is like 88% or something. They contribute nothing. I don’t want them in our country, Trump stated emphatically. He further asserted, Their country is no good for a reason. Your country stinks, and we don’t want them in our country. These comments reflect ongoing tensions in discussions about immigration and national security, raising significant concerns among various communities and advocates.}
