US President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning citizens from 12 countries (primarily Africa and Middle East) and restricting access for 7 others from entering the US, citing national security. This expands a policy from his first term, taking effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. and drawing condemnation from international aid groups and the African Union.
What is Trump’s new travel ban and which countries are affected? Here’s what to know
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️US President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning citizens from 12 countries (primarily Africa and Middle East) and restricting access for 7 others from entering the US, citing national security. This expands a policy from his first term, taking effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. and drawing condemnation from international aid groups and the African Union.
Trending- 1 Trump issued executive order on Jan. 20 (2025) requiring report on 'hostile attitudes'
- 2 Terror attack occurred Sunday in Boulder, Colo. (June 1, 2025, implied)
- 3 Trump announced new travel ban Wednesday (June 4, 2025, implied)
- 4 Policy takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. (June 9, 2025, implied)
- 5 African Union Commission expressed concern Thursday (June 5, 2025, implied)
- Citizens from 19 countries banned or restricted from entering the US
- Condemnation from international aid groups and African Union
- Potential negative impact on educational exchanges, business ties, and diplomatic relations
- Resurrection and expansion of a hallmark policy from Trump's first term
- Increased legal challenges against the administration's immigration policies
What: US President Donald Trump banned citizens of 12 countries and restricted access for citizens of 7 other nations from entering the United States.
When: Wednesday (June 4, 2025, implied); Policy takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. (June 9, 2025, implied); Executive order issued Jan. 20 (2025); Terror attack Sunday in Boulder, Colo. (June 1, 2025, implied).
Where: United States.
Why: Citing national security concerns, to protect citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten national security, espouse hateful ideology, or exploit immigration laws. Also linked to visa overstays and 'deficient' screening.
How: Through an executive order requiring reports on 'hostile attitudes' and compiling lists of countries based on perceived risks (terrorism, public safety, visa overstays, refusal to take back citizens, deficient screening).