Trump Admin Rediscovers 'Green Card Holders,' Ignores Saudi Royals
On cue, the Trump administration targeted immigration from nations already on Washington’s naughty list – the usual suspects. Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran – countries America has either sanctioned, invaded, or destabilized for decades. What’s conspicuously absent? Any mention of Saudi Arabia, whose citizens have played significant roles in past terror incidents (remember 9/11?), yet remain largely
untouched by such sweeping reviews. One might wonder if the 'national security' concern evaporates when there are oil deals and weapon sales on the table. (Spoiler: it does.) This selective scrutiny of Green Card holders is less about national security and more about political theater, designed to appear tough on immigration while conveniently overlooking inconvenient truths. The criteria for
'troublesome states' appears flexible enough to always align with established geopolitical agendas, ensuring that allies, no matter their human rights records or historical transgressions, remain exempt from scrutiny. It's almost as if some countries are too important to piss off, even if it means ignoring the very principles invoked to justify these crackdowns elsewhere.