Legal immigration to the U.S. has declined under the Trump administration, with new policies and stricter vetting reducing entries from a wide range of countries worldwide.
The Washington Post examines Trump’s unexpectedly softened green card policy, exploring shifting political pressures, implications for immigrants, and how the move contrasts with his earlier hard-line stance.
Donald Trump insists he supports legal immigration, but PBS analysis shows his administration’s policies reduced legal pathways, increased scrutiny, and reshaped who can enter the U.S.