President Trump sparked renewed controversy after sharing a post online highlighting reports of alleged brutality — including beheadings — by some Afghan nationals, as he pushed forward his administration’s sweeping immigration restrictions.
In the message, the president emphasized that recent violent acts attributed to foreigners justify tightening U.S. borders and ending resettlement programs for individuals from certain countries.
The post came as the administration pauses new entries from many nations, pledges stricter vetting, and signals possible deportations for non-citizens already in the U.S.
Critics have warned that linking isolated incidents to entire nationalities risks fueling fear and division, while supporters say the post underscores the need for stronger safeguards in immigration policy.