Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from entering the US

On June 4, US President Donald Trump issued a travel ban on citizens of 12 countries to ensure security. Reuters reported this, citing official sources.

The Trump administration said in a statement that the restrictions were implemented to “protect the country from foreign terrorists and other dangerous forces.”

The list of countries subject to the travel ban includes:

• Afghanistan
• Myanmar
• Chad
• Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

In addition, partial restrictions were imposed on citizens of 7 more countries. These are: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.

“We will never allow anyone who intends to harm the United States into our territory,” Donald Trump said during a press conference.

When will the decision take effect?

According to the report, the ban will take effect on June 9, 2025. It is noted that visas issued before this date will not be canceled. Trump also said that he will periodically review the list and that new countries may be added.

President Trump cited the Colorado attack as an example

According to reports, the incident that occurred on June 1 in Boulder, Colorado, was a key factor in the decision. On that day, a man threw a petrol bomb at a crowd of pro-Israel protesters. The person accused of the attack is Egyptian citizen Mohamed Sabri Soliman, who was found to have been living in the United States on an expired visa and had not renewed his work permit.

Is this a trend that has been observed before?

Trump introduced similar restrictions during his first term as president. In 2017, he imposed a travel ban on citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries. This ban was lifted by Joe Biden in 2021, who called the decision “a stain on the national conscience.”

As early as 2023, Trump warned of new restrictions

In an October 2023 speech, Trump announced his intention to ban citizens of the Gaza Strip, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, and other countries that pose a threat.

Trump’s next tough immigration policy is causing widespread debate among US politicians, human rights activists, and the international community. While it is understandable that he cites security as the main reason, the impact of this decision on human rights and international relations is being watched with great interest.

Time will tell what will happen to the thousands of people who are next trying to come to the US.