Trump Pauses Immigration While Ignoring Actual Threats
The New Arab reports Trump's administration paused immigration applications from 19 nations, a classic 'national security' move after an isolated shooting. This isn't about safety; it's theater. While (allegedly) 'extreme vetting' targets refugees, no such scrutiny is applied to the very clear, very public influence of foreign lobbying. The very same 'national security' hawks who cheer these bans
often receive generous contributions from organizations like AIPAC. For instance, OpenSecrets data shows AIPAC funneled over $15 million into the 2022 election cycle alone (Opensecrets.org), shaping foreign policy without a single visa ever being denied. One might wonder why alleged 'threats' from impoverished nations warrant travel bans, while billions in foreign aid, often shaped by wealthy
lobbyists, sail through Congress with little debate. Apparently, some 'national interests' are more equal than others. The 'security' is in whose favor?