Donald Trump Bans People From 12 Countries

Donald Trump has issued a new travel ban blocking entry to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries, with partial restrictions on seven others. In his official proclamation, Trump stated the move is to protect national security and prevent unvetted individuals from entering the country. Citing a recent attack at a pro-Israel event in Colorado, allegedly by an Egyptian national (though Egypt is not on the list), Trump emphasized the need to avoid what he described as open migration from countries lacking proper vetting systems. On Truth Social, he reinforced his stance with the words: “We don’t want ’em.”

Starting June 9, full bans apply to Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Partial restrictions affect Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Human rights organizations strongly condemned the move. Amnesty International USA labeled it “discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel,” while Human Rights First warned it would harm refugees and asylum seekers, calling it a threat to national security that unjustly targets vulnerable groups.