Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies show striking similarities to Australia’s controversial approach to handling refugees and asylum seekers. These policies, which include offshore detention centers and strict measures against boat arrivals, have been part of Australia’s immigration system for years.
In 2017, during Trump’s first week as president, a phone call with then-Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull revealed his early interest in Australia’s tough immigration stance. The conversation, which later leaked to The Washington Post, showed Trump’s admiration for Australia’s strict policies.
