• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Contact Us
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • News

Trump Says He Would Ban Syrian Refugees From Entering US

9:25
Donald Trump, The Presidential Candidate: Part 1
ABC News
ByJOHN SANTUCCI and ENJOLI FRANCIS
November 18, 2015, 12:48 AM

— -- Presidential front-runner Donald Trump told ABC's Barbara Walters today that he would ban all Syrian refugees, both Christian and Muslim, from entering the US and that the screening process for Syrian refugees seeking entry into the country needs to be "superior" to what it is now.

Trump, who sat down with Walters in an interview for ABC News' "20/20," said it was tough to distinguish one group from the other.

"The problem is, we don't [know] if they're Christian or not," Trump said. "I would certainly say that (the screening test) would be superior. ... We have no idea who the people are. They have no papers. They have no paperwork. You can get forged documents very easily in Syria."

Related Articles

Donald Trump Promises to Deport Syrian Migrants Who Settle in the US

Related Articles

Donald Trump Models 'Deportation Force' After Inhumane Eisenhower Plan, Scholar Says

On Monday, before his interview with Walters, Trump said during a Knoxville, Tennessee, rally that he would deport any Syrian refugees who settled in the US. Instead, he said he'd advocate for a "safe zone" inside Syria.

"We have no idea who they're letting into our country and our country has enough problems," Trump said today. "We have enough problems."

Donald and Melania Trump sat down with Barbara Walters for an interview to air on ABC News "20/20."

Up Next in News—

Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on defense attorney, prosecutors

September 5, 2026

Lindsay Clancy supporters vow to return in 'bigger numbers' after mistrial

September 4, 2026

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?

September 4, 2026

Lindsay Clancy trial: What does it mean to be 'not guilty by lack of responsibility?'

September 4, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Your Privacy Choices— 
  • Contact Us— 
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts— 

© 2026 ABC News