Topline Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed the idea of taking in Afghan refugees who assisted the U.S. military and are now under threat as the Taliban takes control of the country, a departure from his long held stance on refugees that appears primarily aimed at attacking President Joe Biden. PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 24: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Rally To Protect … [+] Our Elections conference on July 24, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix-based political organization Turning Point Action hosted former President Donald Trump alongside GOP Arizona candidates who have begun candidacy for government elected roles. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts In a statement released through his political action committee, Trump asked “can anyone even imagine taking out our military before evacuating civilians,” adding that Afghans who assisted the U.S. “should be allowed to seek refuge.” The U.S. reportedly aims to relocate as many as 30,000 Afghans who are in the special immigrant visa application process, a small portion of the estimated 88,000 seeking entry, though the State and Defense Departments said Sunday they have evacuated fewer than 2,000 thus far… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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Trump Endorses Prioritizing Afghan Refugees Amid Series Of Attacks On Biden
