The Obama Administration struck a deal with Australia to take 1250 genuine refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.

Trump however objected to the agreement over the US receiving refugees. He was said to have insisted it was a very bad deal for the US to take.

In one of his characteristics tweets, Trump criticized the Obama administration, saying: “Do you believe it? The Obama Administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb deal!”