Trump Claims Immigration Wins Amid Iran War, GOP Faces Midterm Test

US President Donald Trump has claimed he halted all refugee admissions and made English the official language of the United States, citing these as top achievements ahead of difficult midterm elections. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said his administration recorded "ZERO illegal aliens admitted" in the past 16 months and slashed refugee intake from "dangerous places." He also asserted the US had "obliterated Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity" to prevent Tehran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon, a justification for the February war that has since driven up fuel prices and hurt Republican approval ratings. Polls show the unpopular Iran conflict and rising costs could cost the GOP control of the House and possibly the Senate, challenging Trump's America-first agenda in his second term's final two years.

For Nigerians, Trump's immigration stance directly affects those seeking US visas, refugee resettlement, or work opportunities, as tighter borders and reduced admissions may limit legal pathways. The Iran-driven war has already pushed global oil prices higher, impacting Nigeria's export revenues and domestic fuel costs, while any shift in US congressional power could alter foreign aid, trade policies, or security cooperation that affect Nigeria.

Will you reassess your plans to travel, study, or relocate to the US given stricter immigration rules, or adjust your budget for anticipated fuel price changes linked to Middle East instability?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/19/trump-announces-25-top-achievements-as-midterms-loom/