Following the attack on two White House special guards and the unfair decision of the United States to impose stricter laws against immigrants from different countries, especially Afghanistan; Political analysts and immigration experts say the incident has now become a powerful anti-immigrant tool for Donald Trump. They believe the future of Afghan refugees, especially those whose legal status is still uncertain, is more dangerous and uncertain than ever.
Publish dateWednesday 3 December 2025 - 16:59
Story Code : 339194
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: Abdul Rahim Basirat, a political analyst, told AVA that US President Donald Trump's recent statements calling Afghanistan "hell on earth" have sparked widespread reactions and strong condemnation from Afghan people and political figures. The comments came after an Afghan immigrant shot two members of the US National Guard in Washington and became an excuse to strengthen Trump's anti-immigrant policies.
Asked what the change in US policy from friendship to hostility towards Afghanistan and Trump's insulting tone means, he said: "This literature shows the instrumental use of an individual incident for domestic political purposes; Especially on the eve of elections. Many believe that Trump has humiliated a nation by creating an atmosphere of "Afghan phobia" and escalating strict immigration policies. This situation shows that in political contexts, short-term electoral interests can overshadow slogans such as human rights and democracy.”
"Political figures and social media users in Afghanistan considered these statements a great insult and open hostility against the Afghan nation," he added. Former President Hamid Karzai also strongly condemned the remarks. This view emphasizes that the crime of an individual should not be written at the feet of a nation and that humiliating literature hurts public feelings.”
"Given the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the serious question is whether the US has been a reliable partner," Basirat said, referring to the US's performance in Afghanistan over the past 20 years. Many critics of US foreign policy say the country has repeatedly left its local allies in difficult situations. Such actions, along with recent insulting statements, have weakened or even destroyed trust in the United States among Afghans.”
In-depth review of cases and migrant concerns
"The new situation for Afghan refugees in the United States is worrying," Abdul Razzaq Adil, an expert on refugee affairs, told Ava. "Immigration policies are expected to tighten dramatically in the short term, and the cases of tens of thousands of people who have arrived in the United States after 2021 will be subject to in-depth and lengthy review."
"The deportation of people who are considered a security threat - or even on other grounds - will increase and the process of admitting new migrants will be virtually suspended," he added.
"Trump, who has always had an anti-immigrant approach, will use this incident for his political ends and increase pressure on the immigration system by justifying past policies," Adil said.
"Increased discrimination, social pressure and security concerns await Afghan migrants," he predicts.
"The Washington incident has now become a powerful anti-immigrant tool for Trump and the future of Afghan refugees - especially those whose legal status has not been established - is more at risk and uncertain than ever," Adil said.
Immigration applications suspended for citizens of 19 countries
After the Washington incident in which two US National Guardsmen were attacked and one of them was killed, the New York Times reported that the US government had suspended all immigration applications from citizens of 19 countries. The list also includes Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Cuba and Venezuela.
Rahman Laknwal denies attacking US National Guard soldiers
Most importantly, Rahmanullah Laknwal, accused of shooting two US National Guard soldiers, killing one of them, has pleaded not guilty to murder, CNN reported.
He appeared in court virtually on Tuesday from a hospital bed in Washington, DC. "I did not shoot the National Guard soldiers," he said, unable to fully open his eyes from the pain.
Some analysts say Lucknow's denial and the ambiguous nature of the case have fueled speculation that the incident was being used politically in line with Trump's anti-immigration policies.
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