sat . President Trump on Pausing Asylum After National Guard Shooting: “We Don’t Want Those People — Do You Understand That?”
President Trump on Pausing Asylum After National Guard Shooting: “We Don’t Want Those People — Do You Understand That?”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is defending his decision to pause all asylum processing along parts of the U.S.–Mexico border following a deadly shooting involving National Guard troops this week. Speaking to supporters at a rally, Trump delivered one of his most forceful statements yet on immigration:
“We don’t want those people, do you understand that?”
The remark immediately ignited both praise and outrage, deepening national debate over border security and humanitarian policy.
The Shooting That Triggered the Policy Shift
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The announcement came after a violent confrontation at the southern border, in which National Guard members were fired upon while assisting federal agents near a remote desert crossing point.
According to officials:
- Shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border
- At least one Guardsman was seriously injured
- Suspects fled back across the border before authorities arrived
Trump called the attack “a direct assault on our country” and vowed a swift response.
Trump Orders Immediate Suspension of Asylum Processing
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The administration announced that asylum screenings in multiple sectors will be temporarily halted, citing national security concerns.
The freeze affects migrants attempting to cross between ports of entry — a move the White House says is necessary to protect U.S. personnel.
Trump stated:
“If people think they can attack our troops and then walk into our country the next day asking for asylum, they are very wrong. Those days are over.”
Officials say the pause could expand if violence continues.
Supporters Cheer the Move
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Conservative lawmakers and border-state leaders have praised Trump’s decision as overdue.
Texas officials in particular called the shooting “a wake-up call,” arguing that criminal groups are increasingly emboldened.
Sen. Ted Cruz said:
“No other country on earth would allow this level of chaos at its border.”
Many Trump supporters see the suspension as a strong stand against cartels, smugglers, and unauthorized migration.
Critics Call It Illegal and Dangerous
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Immigration advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and human rights groups swiftly condemned the policy, saying the United States is legally obligated to process asylum claims.
They argue that:
- A blanket pause violates international law
- It endangers vulnerable families fleeing violence
- It risks escalating tensions at the border
One immigrant-rights attorney said:
“You do not punish asylum seekers for a shooting they had no connection to. This is collective punishment and it’s unlawful.”
Lawsuits are already being drafted.
A Border Situation Growing More Volatile
Several recent incidents — armed confrontations, cartel movements, and rising migrant pressure — have intensified calls for change.
Officials warn that the shooting may mark a new phase of border conflict, with criminal groups directly targeting U.S. personnel.
Trump has said more actions are coming:
“We will not hesitate. We will not allow our country to be invaded.”
What Happens Next?
The Department of Homeland Security is deploying additional agents and reinforcing National Guard positions along key hot spots. The White House says it will review the asylum pause weekly and could expand or modify the order depending on security conditions.
For now, migrants remain stranded on both sides of the border — and the political firestorm continues to grow.
