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Trump Signs Travel Ban Affecting Twelve Countries
WASHINGTON: On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump reintroduced a travel ban impacting nationals from twelve countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen, marking a revival of one of the most contentious policies from his initial term.
The decision followed a disturbing incident in Colorado, where a makeshift flamethrower was used during a protest supporting Jewish individuals. U.S. officials traced the attack back to an individual who was allegedly in the country without legal status.
Under the new guidelines, individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen face a complete travel ban into the United States. Additionally, a partial ban applies to travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, although some temporary work visas from these nations may still be granted.
The White House confirmed that the restrictions will take effect on Monday. "The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has highlighted the significant risks associated with allowing improperly vetted foreign nationals to enter our country," Trump stated in a video message from the Oval Office shared on X. "We don’t want them here."
Athletes Exempt from Restrictions
Notably, the ban will not apply to athletes participating in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, nor to those competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to Trump’s order.
In a separate announcement, Trump also imposed restrictions on visas for foreign students intending to enroll at Harvard University, intensifying his efforts against what he perceives as a strongly liberal institution.
He likened the revised travel ban to the significant restrictions he imposed during his first term, which disrupted travel worldwide. Trump claimed that the previous measures had prevented terror attacks similar to those experienced in Europe. "We will not allow what occurred in Europe to take place in America," he said. "We cannot have unrestricted migration from countries where safe and reliable vetting is not possible."
Venezuela responded by asserting that the U.S. is not a safe destination. Diosdado Cabello, the Venezuelan Interior Minister, warned his fellow citizens against traveling to the United States, stating, "It presents a significant risk for anyone, not just Venezuelans."
However, Trump’s latest travel ban is likely to face legal challenges, consistent with many of the sweeping actions he has taken since returning to office.
Details of the Travel Ban
The White House announced the ban shortly after Trump had addressed about 3,000 political appointees from a balcony at a "summer soiree." The announcement was made without any reporters present, a departure from Trump’s customary practice of revealing policy shifts during Oval Office signing ceremonies.
After the Colorado attack, speculations regarding a new travel ban circulated, with Trump’s administration pledging to pursue "terrorists" in the U.S. on visas. The suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, is accused of throwing incendiary devices at a gathering advocating for Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
U.S. Homeland Security officials reported that Soliman was in the country illegally after overstaying a tourist visa, despite having applied for asylum in September 2022. White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson remarked on X that "President Trump is honoring his commitment to shield Americans from harmful foreign actors seeking to enter our country."
The travel ban was based on specific risks posed by each listed country, highlighting the goal of protecting the U.S. from "foreign terrorists and other national security threats." Notably, Egypt was left off the travel restrictions list.
For nations like Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and conflict-ridden Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen, the proclamation pointed out their lack of "competent" authorities for passport processing and vetting. Meanwhile, Iran, noted as a "state sponsor of terrorism" amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with the U.S., was included in the list.
Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, criticized the ban, saying, "Once again, families will be separated, missing weddings, funerals, and the births of their children," adding that individuals from many other countries might also face challenges with visa overstays.
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