White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt opened Monday’s briefing with a striking message that immediately captured the nation’s attention. Leavitt drew a direct line between President Joe Biden’s failed immigration policies and the recent shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. — an incident that occurred just days before Thanksgiving.
According to Leavitt, the suspect responsible for the attack was an Afghan national brought into the United States under Biden’s chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and rushed vetting process. She argued that this tragedy highlights what many Americans have feared for years: dangerous individuals are being allowed into the country because of political negligence and weak border oversight.
Leavitt emphasized that, under President Donald Trump, public safety, cultural stability, and national sovereignty remain top priorities.
Leavitt: Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort Is “Essential” to Protect America
Leavitt stated that President Trump’s commitment to mass deportations is not only justified but necessary to safeguard American communities.
“These public safety threats are already inside our borders,” she said. “President Trump was elected to identify them, remove them, and restore order. He has already taken significant steps, but more work remains because he believes he has a sacred duty to protect the American people.”
She confirmed that the Trump administration is now conducting a comprehensive review of all Afghan nationals admitted under Biden, ensuring that any individual who poses even the slightest threat to U.S. citizens or national security will be removed.
Trump Pauses Migration From High-Risk Nations
Leavitt reminded reporters that President Trump has already paused migration from unstable and high-risk regions. These restrictions are designed to prevent dangerous individuals from entering the United States while prioritizing national security and cultural preservation.
She noted that past administrations — Republican and Democrat alike — adopted policies that allowed individuals with little interest in assimilating, or in some cases individuals openly hostile to American values, to settle in local communities.
Massive Fraud Scandal in Minnesota Raises New Concerns
As further evidence of the growing crisis, Leavitt referenced a recent New York Times report exposing an alleged nearly one-billion-dollar migrant fraud scheme involving Somalian migrants in Minnesota under Democrat Governor Tim Walz.
She argued that this scandal illustrates how unvetted migration, weak oversight, and politically motivated policies can directly damage American taxpayers and undermine public trust.
Trump Moves to End the “Asylum Abuse Crisis”
Leavitt also highlighted the longstanding problem of asylum fraud, which has allowed millions to gain temporary legal status based on questionable claims. Many migrants were coached to use specific phrases to obtain entry into the U.S. immigration system.
President Trump is now working to close these loopholes, despite aggressive legal challenges from Democrat attorneys and activist groups who have repeatedly attempted to stop his reforms.
“Leaders have a responsibility to defend their own citizens and uphold the integrity of their nation,” Leavitt said.
“America must never lose its identity or allow its cultural foundations to be weakened.”
Trump’s Mission: Restore Sovereignty and Secure the Border
With national security concerns increasing, Leavitt said President Trump remains more committed than ever to:
- Securing America’s borders
- Removing individuals who pose threats to public safety
- Ending fraudulent asylum practices
- Rebuilding a legal immigration system that benefits the United States
- Restoring national sovereignty and cultural stability
She closed by reminding Americans that President Trump views the defense of the homeland as his highest responsibility — and one he will not abandon.
“President Trump will always put the American people first. He will never waver.”