Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Blocking Entry From 12 Nations, Citing Security Risks

President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban effective June 9, restricting entry to the U.S. for citizens of 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, and others. Immigrant visas and some non-immigrant travel options will also be limited for citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, and several other nations.

Following a terror attack in Colorado involving an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, Trump warned Egypt might soon be added to the banned list. He has ordered national security officials to review Egypt’s vetting and screening procedures.

Trump emphasized the importance of strong vetting to prevent terrorists and visa overstayers from entering the country, criticizing the Biden administration’s open-door policies. He praised his previous travel restrictions, upheld by the Supreme Court, which targeted countries with poor security cooperation or high visa overstay rates.