#BREAKING: Trump signs executive order to vet refugees https://t.co/UM7PqA93O7 pic.twitter.com/A73kM7v40C
— The Hill (@thehill) January 27, 2017
and just like that ... pic.twitter.com/aYK8w8yo9x
— David Martosko (@dmartosko) January 28, 2017
Trump plans to give persecuted Christians priority refugee status https://t.co/nTaIUhzSf3 pic.twitter.com/yJ5uaxJmpY
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 28, 2017
Trump pledges to prioritize Christians as he freezes US refugee program https://t.co/LpsKs1QpB6 pic.twitter.com/PsZcH4VFeK
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) January 27, 2017
“We don’t want ’em here,” @realDonaldTrump said of “radical Islamic terrorists.” https://t.co/5BbrUTP69i pic.twitter.com/7lUY4tIwY8
— POLITICO (@politico) January 27, 2017
Trump signs executive action to keep out 'radical Islamic terrorists' - https://t.co/4kGK7SPuhq https://t.co/J5GPJERilG
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
Details from the new Exec Order: "The Secretary of State shall suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for 120 days." /1
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
2/Cabinet Secys tasked w additional procedures for refugees to make sure no "threat to the security and welfare of the United States"
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
3/Secy of State to prioritize refugee claims for religious-based persecution but only if refugee a minority religion in country of origin
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
4/"Suspension of Issuance of Visas and Other Immigration Benefits to Nationals of Countries of Particular Concern."
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
5/"The Secretary of State shall immediately suspend the Visa Interview Waiver Program"
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
6/Caps the total number of refugees admitted into the US during the 2017 fiscal year at 50,000 (current level is 110,000)
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 28, 2017
Trump: Christian refugees will get priority over other religions https://t.co/ShSJRoXiw0 pic.twitter.com/JXlesmGaqZ
— The Hill (@thehill) January 28, 2017
I can't emphasize enough how much the Obama administrations approach to Syrian Christians is driving the movement to save them now --> https://t.co/N1u3t1IRt3
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) January 28, 2017
His executive order says persecuted religious minorities are prioritized, not just Christians. So wld include Muslim religious minorities. https://t.co/F0V0WWdO7y
— Kirsten Powers (@KirstenPowers) January 27, 2017
Also would include Yazidis https://t.co/anGOKWPCkW
— Kirsten Powers (@KirstenPowers) January 28, 2017
#MSM wants to make #Trump extreme vetting #EO about religion. @KellyannePolls sets the record STRAIGHT! #POTUSTrump #Terrorism #MAGA pic.twitter.com/TWU8BXNi2Z
— Lori Hendry (@Lrihendry) January 28, 2017
Today President Trump signed an executive order explicitly protecting gay people. The lying left can admit they were wrong now pic.twitter.com/Dv4QMBarGR
— Chris Barron (@ChrisRBarron) January 28, 2017
..."In addition, the United States should not admit those who engage in acts of bigotry or hatred (including "honor" killings, other forms of violence against women, or the persecution of those who practice religions different from their own) or those who would oppress Americans of any race, gender, or sexual orientation."