President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban for nationals from 12 countries across the globe, with partial restrictions on six others, aiming to bolster national security and control borders
President Donald Trump has enacted a comprehensive travel ban impacting 12 nations fully and imposing partial restrictions on five others, citing national security concerns.
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Trump’s extensive travel ban has officially come into effect, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban for nationals from 12 countries across the globe.
The move, announced by the White House, is understood to be a significant measure to bolster national security and control borders.
The nations now facing a comprehensive entry prohibition are:
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Chad
- Congo
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
- Equatorial Guinea
Furthermore, the executive action also introduces partial travel restrictions on citizens from an additional six countries. These include:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm.
While full details regarding the implementation timeline and specific criteria for exemptions are expected to be released by relevant government departments shortly, the White House has underscored the imperative of “protecting Americans from dangerous foreign actors.”
President Trump reiterated concerns about vetting processes for foreign nationals.
In a statement, a White House spokesperson confirmed that this measure builds upon the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the safety and security of the United States.
“We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm,” the President reportedly stated, emphasising his resolve.