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Democrats respond to Trump’s ‘reckless’ and ‘discriminatory’ travel ban

(2 weeks ago)
Adam Gabbatt
US immigrationDemocratsDonald TrumpHouse of RepresentativesUS CongressUS foreign policyUnited StatesWorld

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Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Chris Murphy, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have condemned President Donald Trump's expanded travel ban on 12 countries as "reckless" and "discriminatory." They argue it will isolate the US, is not a national security strategy, and may be a distraction from his controversial tax bill.

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  1. 1 Trump signed sweeping travel ban order on Wednesday night (June 4, 2025, implied)
  2. 2 Democrats responded with criticism, calling it 'reckless' and 'discriminatory'
  3. 3 Congressional Budget Office released report on Trump's tax bill on Wednesday (June 4, 2025, implied)
  • Increased political polarization and debate over immigration policy
  • Accusations of bigotry and racism against the Trump administration
  • Concerns about US isolation on the world stage
  • Focus on Trump's tax bill as a potential underlying issue
What: Democrats criticized Donald Trump's expanded travel ban on 12 countries as 'reckless' and 'discriminatory'.
When: Wednesday night (June 4, 2025, implied, when Trump signed the order).
Where: United States (US Congress, Senate, House of Representatives).
Why: Democrats believe the ban is not a national security strategy, will isolate the US, is discriminatory, and may be a distraction from Trump's controversial tax bill.
How: Through public statements and social media posts.

Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Chris Murphy, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have condemned President Donald Trump's expanded travel ban on 12 countries as "reckless" and "discriminatory." They argue it will isolate the US, is not a national security strategy, and may be a distraction from his controversial tax bill.