Trump Imposes Travel Ban On Citizens Of 12 Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing the need to protect the nation from “foreign terrorists” and other security threats.

This directive is part of a broader immigration crackdown initiated by Trump earlier this year, at the start of his second term. The crackdown has also involved deporting hundreds of Venezuelans suspected of gang affiliations to El Salvador, as well as restricting and deporting certain foreign students.

The countries fully affected by the latest travel ban include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

Additionally, entry from seven other countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela—will face partial restrictions.

“We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm,” Trump said in a video posted on X, noting that the list may be updated with additional countries in the future.

The proclamation takes effect on June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT (0401 GMT). Visas issued before that date will remain valid and will not be revoked, according to the order.

🚨We Don’t Want them @realDonaldTrump issues an Executive Order resticting travel completely for all citizens from 12 countries and partially restricting travel from 7 more. pic.twitter.com/WD8KSO6VPS

— Centre for Migration and Economic Prosperity (@CMEPUK1) June 5, 2025

Source: Nkonkonsa.com