Trump tweets he is temporarily suspending immigration into the US
The president tweeted he will sign an executive order halting immigration to fight what he calls the "Invisible Enemy."
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Apr 21, 2020, 11:01 AM
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Updated 1,705 days ago
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President Donald Trump is temporarily suspending immigration into the US because of COVID-19.
The president tweeted he will sign an executive order halting immigration to fight what he calls the "Invisible Enemy."
He says it's also to protect the jobs of American citizens.
It's not clear how the order will be carried out or how long the suspension could last
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