US Senators Condemn Trump’s Plan to Deport Afghan Refugees as Betrayal and Cruelty

Several US senators have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to deport Afghan migrants, calling the move a betrayal of America’s allies and an act of cruelty. They have urged Congress to resist the policy. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated that deporting hundreds of Afghan refugees, including women, children, and those who fought alongside US forces, is a reprehensible action and that Congress must stand against this policy. She warned that sending these migrants back to Pakistan could expose them to Taliban threats. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware also described the policy as ruthless, saying the administration’s plan to deport over 150 Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled areas brings them closer to torture and abuse. He emphasized that accountability for this harsh and delayed immigration policy is necessary. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut called the deportation a betrayal of America’s allies, reminding that the previous administration had promised support to those who collaborated with US forces during conflicts; however, that commitment is now being ignored. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, highlighting the sacrifices made by America’s allies in Afghanistan, labeled the action a betrayal that undermines trust among allies. He warned that such treatment would complicate future cooperation with the US. According to a report published on Friday, October 30, by The New York Times, the US government has detained more than 150 Afghan refugees in Louisiana and plans to deport them in cooperation with the Pakistani government. The first deportation flight is expected to take place within three days.