After New York attack, Trump pushes for 'merit-based' US visa system
Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the nation`s visa system Photograph:(Reuters)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the nation's visa system in the wake of Tuesday`s truck attack in New York City that left eight dead, blaming Democrats and pressing a `merit-based` program for immigrants to the United States.
"The terrorist came into our country through what is called the 'Diversity Visa Lottery Program', a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit-based," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter, referring to the Senate Democratic leader.
The terrorist came into our country through what is called the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program," a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter). @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017