Trump's SHOCKING New Travel Ban: 12 Countries BANNED, 7 More Restricted!

2025-06-05 06:00:35.609

President Donald Trump announced a new travel ban affecting citizens from 12 countries, with heightened restrictions on 7 more. The ban, effective Monday, includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additional restrictions target Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Trump tied the ban to a recent terror attack in Colorado, citing visa overstays as a key concern, although the suspect in that attack was from a country not on the list. The administration claims the ban is necessary due to "deficient" screening and vetting processes in these countries and their refusal to repatriate citizens. The decision has drawn criticism, particularly the inclusion of Afghanistan, with some arguing it is a moral disgrace to those who aided the U.S. during the war. International aid groups have condemned the ban, calling it divisive and discriminatory. The ban stems from a January 2024 executive order requiring a report on national security risks posed by certain countries. This is not Trump's first travel ban; a similar measure in 2017 faced significant legal challenges and chaos. The new ban includes exceptions for Afghans holding Special Immigrant Visas.