Trump Announces Travel Ban Impacting a Dozen Countries Set to Take Effect Monday
President Trump reintroduces sweeping travel ban targeting a dozen countries, citing national security concerns amid controversy and imminent enforcement.
President Donald Trump has announced a reinstatement of a sweeping travel ban, once again halting entry into the United States for citizens from a select list of nations. The new measure, delivered via presidential proclamation on Wednesday night, bars entry for individuals hailing from a dozen countries, a move reminiscent of the controversial policy introduced early in his first term.
The countries named in the ban are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Citizens from these nations will be prohibited from accessing U.S. territory for the foreseeable future. The restriction is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, creating an immediate impact for prospective travelers and immigrants from these regions. In addition to the outright ban, the administration has imposed heightened restrictions on visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
In the proclamation, President Trump emphasized the justification for the order, stating, “I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.” The administration has consistently argued that such measures are essential to safeguard against potential terrorist threats and to tighten border controls.
While supporters have welcomed the move as a necessary step for national security, critics argue the action disproportionately targets countries with large Muslim or African populations and may be interpreted as discriminatory. Immigration advocates warn that the ban will further disrupt families, hinder international students, and undermine America’s image on the world stage.
With this latest proclamation, the administration again signals its intent to prioritize strict immigration enforcement heading into the coming months. Reports indicate increased preparation at U.S. embassies abroad and domestic airports to enforce the new travel protocols starting early next week. As the effects of the renewed travel restrictions begin to unfold, diplomatic tensions and legal challenges may once again come to the forefront of national debate.
