Originally published at: TRUMP: USA is Suspending New Immigrant Visas to Put American Workers, Patients First During Outbreak | Sean Hannity
President Trump announced his Executive Order halting new immigrant visas during a White House press briefing Thursday; saying the move will put American workers and patients first during the deadly Coronavirus outbreak.
“In order to protect our great American workers, I’ve signed an Executive Order temporarily suspending immigration into the United States. This will ensure Americans of all backgrounds will be first in-line for jobs as our economy re-opens,” said the President.
President @realDonaldTrump is suspending new immigrant visas to put American communities and workers FIRST as we move toward safely reopening the economy. pic.twitter.com/OkYqOPtN8Y
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 22, 2020
“It will also preserve our healthcare resources for American patients, we have to take care of our patients, we have to take care of our great American workers,” he added.
Watch the President’s comments above.
