- Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries from Entering US.
- Partial restrictions apply to seven more nations.
- Policy echoes Trump’s first-term travel ban, repealed in 2021.
President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns and vetting deficiencies.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the sweeping ban, which takes effect on June 9, 2025, includes citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
In addition to the full travel ban, partial entry restrictions will apply to citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, according to a statement from the White House.
Trump, in a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter), defended the move, stating: “We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen.” He stressed that the action aims to prevent individuals who pose potential security threats from entering the U.S.
The White House said the decision was based on several factors, including:
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The presence of terrorist networks in the listed countries.
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Inadequate cooperation with U.S. visa-security protocols.
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Failure to maintain reliable records, including criminal histories.
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High rates of visa overstays among nationals of these countries.
The new measure allows for limited exemptions, particularly for athletes participating in major sporting events, some Afghan nationals, and dual nationals holding citizenship in unaffected countries.
The proclamation expands Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has defined his second term in office. On January 20, 2025, he signed an executive order calling for heightened screening of foreign nationals and a reassessment of countries with insufficient security checks.
The latest action mirrors the 2017 travel ban imposed during Trump’s first term, which targeted seven predominantly Muslim nations and was later upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. That ban was rescinded by President Joe Biden in 2021, who called it “a stain on our national conscience.”
Reactions from international organizations have begun pouring in, with the African Union expressing concern over the implications of the ban on affected nations.
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