U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday imposing travel restrictions on several countries, citing national security risks.
The order places a full ban on nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen, due to concerns over inadequate screening and vetting processes. Additionally, individuals from seven other countries—such as Cuba, Laos, and Venezuela—will face partial travel restrictions.
According to the White House, these nations were deemed to pose a significant threat to U.S. security.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated on X that Trump is “keeping his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors.”
This move echoes Trump’s earlier travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations during his first term, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
President Joe Biden later rescinded that ban in 2021, describing it as “a stain on our national conscience.”
