Donald Trump Supports U.S. Immigration Law Reform Proposal

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Wednesday supported a proposal for reforming U.S. immigration laws in the Senate. According to Reuters, Trump backed the plan by Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue, both Republican, to change U.S. immigration laws. Under this proposal, the number of legal immigrants will be reduced by 50% over the next 10 years. According to the plan, the granting of U.S. residency cards (green cards) will be based on work skills rather than family relationships, prioritizing individuals with work skills. Trump and Republicans criticize the current immigration laws, claiming the system is outdated and harms American workers. In a press conference regarding the plan, the U.S. President stated that the immigration application process will favor applicants who can speak English, are financially capable of supporting themselves and their families, and can demonstrate skills that would benefit the economy. The two Republican senators also emphasized that they have worked closely with the White House to prepare the latest version of this proposal. Reuters reports that this plan will also eliminate the so-called 'lottery visa' program, which grants green cards to 50,000 people from various countries annually. However, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina criticized the plan, stating that South Carolina relies on immigrant labor to sustain its agricultural and tourism sectors. According to Reuters, economists have also criticized the plan, arguing that it will severely harm the country's economy.