WASHINGTON — Rep. Michael McCaul, a senior member of Congress, has expressed concern over reports that the Biden-era program to resettle Afghan allies is being halted under the Trump administration, urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to uphold U.S. commitments.
“I support President Trump’s efforts to eliminate programs at the State Department that do not put America first, including many of the wasteful, woke programs the Biden administration prioritized that I tried to eliminate when I was chairman,” McCaul said in a post on X. “But I’m concerned about reports that the Afghan relocation efforts may also be eliminated.”
Since Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, the resettlement programs, especially for Afghans, have been halted, and their resumption remains in limbo.
McCaul emphasized the importance of following through on commitments made to Afghan citizens who worked alongside U.S. forces.
“During its chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration abandoned tens of thousands of our Afghan allies who fought and bled alongside our military,” he said. “I urge Secretary Rubio to prioritize honoring the promises we made to those Afghan allies as he works to make State a more effective and efficient department.”
The Trump administration has suspended U.S. immigration processing for at least three months. Reuters previously reported that the State Department has given resettlement agencies until the end of April to wind down their operations.
Meanwhile, thousands of Afghans awaiting U.S. visas remain stranded in third countries, facing uncertainty about their future.
