US Lawmaker Urge Trump To Restore Afghan Refugee Program & Protect Former Allies

US Congresswoman Doris Matsui has urged the United States to increase support for former Afghan allies who assisted US forces during the twenty years presence in Afghanistan. She called on President Donald Trump to honour the commitment to protect thousands of at-risk Afghans.

Matsui stressed that the US has an obligation to support these Afghans, who put themselves and their families in danger for a future they were promised.

On Monday, she posted on X, stating that thousands of Afghans sacrificed greatly to assist US service members. She criticised Trump’s executive orders, saying they have left tens of thousands of allies stranded under Taliban rule.

Matsui noted that these individuals have already undergone extensive security screenings. She added that families and supporters across the US are waiting for their relocation.

Alongside Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Matsui sent a letter to Trump on 6 March, urging action on Afghan refugee resettlement. The letter, signed by at least 45 Democratic lawmakers, called on Trump to reverse executive orders that have restricted refugee admissions and cut foreign aid.

Matsui and her colleagues continue to push for action, stressing the strategic importance of fulfilling US commitments to Afghan allies.