n a bold move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, with heightened restrictions on citizens from 7 other countries. The banned nations include Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The announcement states that these countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes needed to detect foreign nationals who may pose safety or terrorism threats to the U.S.
In addition to the ban, announced on Wednesday, there will also be heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Starting Monday, June 9, 2025, at 12:01 AM local time in Washington, D.C., this order will take effect. Visas issued before this date will remain valid.
In a video message, Trump highlighted security threats following a recent attack on a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado. Trump expressed that the U.S. will not allow individuals who wish to do harm to enter the country, emphasizing the need for strict measures to ensure the safety of American citizens.
