(PatriotNews.net) – Even the leader of “Afghans for Trump” is begging the President to reverse his administration’s decision to kick thousands of Afghan refugees back to Taliban-controlled territory – a move that could amount to a death sentence for many who aided America.
At a Glance
- The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for approximately 9,000 Afghan refugees who fled after the Taliban takeover
- Zoubair Sangi, leader of “Afghans for Trump,” feels abandoned and argues Afghanistan remains highly dangerous under Taliban rule
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cited an “improved security situation” in Afghanistan, a claim disputed by veterans and human rights advocates
- Critics argue the decision betrays wartime allies and is part of Trump’s broader crackdown on legal immigration
- Those who worked with American forces face potential persecution or death if deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Even Trump Supporters Call For Reconsideration
In what might be the most ironic twist in the latest immigration drama, the head of a group called “Afghans for Trump” is publicly pleading with the administration to reverse course on ending protections for thousands who fled the Taliban. Zoubair Sangi’s organization finds itself in the awkward position of supporting a President while simultaneously begging him not to implement a policy that could get their countrymen killed. Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Apparently, Sangi didn’t get the memo that unwavering loyalty is expected in today’s political climate, regardless of whether the policy in question might result in your friends and family facing execution.
The Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Kristi Noem, announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals, which will expire on May 20, with the program officially ending on July 12. Noem’s justification? An “improved security situation” and a “stabilizing economy” in Afghanistan. I’m not sure what Afghanistan she’s looking at, but it certainly doesn’t match the one that exists in reality. Maybe someone should send her a subscription to an actual news service instead of whatever fantasy reports she’s reading that suggest the Taliban has transformed into a benevolent governing body.
The Reality On The Ground
If you want to know what’s really happening in Afghanistan, you might want to listen to someone who actually understands the situation. Sangi didn’t mince words when describing conditions under Taliban rule: “The reality is that Afghanistan is not safe. Over the last three years, since the return of the Taliban, the country has been as dangerous as ever.” But apparently, the administration knows better than those with direct knowledge and connections to the region. It’s a classic case of bureaucrats in Washington deciding they understand a complex geopolitical situation better than the people who actually lived there.
“The Taliban, at the end of the day, are a terrorist group. They target anyone who disagrees with them – anyone who worked with the U.S. government or allied forces. Their lives are in grave danger.” – Zoubair Sangi.
The situation for women in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is particularly horrific. As Sangi pointedly explained, they’re “treated worse than cattle” and ordinary Afghans essentially live “under house arrest.” But apparently, this constitutes an “improved security situation” in the eyes of our Department of Homeland Security. It seems the bar for what qualifies as “improved” has been lowered to subterranean levels. Or perhaps the administration has adopted a new definition of “security” that includes systematic oppression and the elimination of basic human rights.
Betrayal of American Allies
The revocation of TPS could affect over 9,000 Afghan nationals, many of whom risked their lives helping American forces during our two-decade presence in their country. Former Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mike McCaul has joined the chorus of voices disputing the administration’s rosy assessment of conditions in Afghanistan. Veterans groups are also up in arms, arguing that deporting these Afghans would not only betray our promises to wartime allies but also make securing local support in future conflicts nearly impossible. After all, who would risk helping America if this is how we repay loyalty?
“They view women as subservient. They treat them worse than cattle. There is no freedom for ordinary Afghans. It’s a prison. People are essentially under house arrest, and they can’t escape.” – Zoubair Sangi.
What’s particularly puzzling is the administration’s simultaneous prioritization of Afrikaner white South Africans for refugee status. The selective application of humanitarian concern reveals that this isn’t about principled immigration policy but rather about political preferences. Congress hasn’t helped matters by failing to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would have granted permanent residency to these refugees. Once again, those who served alongside American troops are caught in political crossfire, with potentially deadly consequences. The message is clear: loyalty to America means little when political winds shift.
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