Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington the day before Thanksgiving, President Trump announced he wants to "permanently pause migration," at least until he is satisfied that those from Afghanistan and other unstable countries have had their backgrounds thoroughly investigated. The president also wants to revoke the legal status of many and expel those who don't measure up to his standard, which is "loving America."

Vetting is usually a detailed process for those seeking entry to the U.S., especially when they are from countries associated with terrorism. On Sept. 1, 2021, then-White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked about the large number of Afghans who had entered the country under President Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" (OAW) program. Psaki said:

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