Trump’s shocking 12-nation ban exposed.
In a late-night proclamation signed Wednesday, Donald Trump issued a sweeping travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries.
Trump’s history of travel bans highlighted.
This is not the first time Trump has issued sweeping travel bans. His 2017 executive order similarly targeted majority-Muslim nations, drawing global condemnation.
Thousands gathered at airports in response, blocking terminals and chanting slogans against what was then dubbed a “Muslim Ban.”
Despite waves of lawsuits, the ban was eventually upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 in a 5-4 decision.
This new controversial order comes just days after a violent incident at a Colorado pro-Israel rally, which Trump cited as a “national security threat.”
Trump’s controversial video statement unveiled.
In a video posted to Truth Social, the 78-year-old president offered no apologies, declaring: “We don’t want ’em.”
It was this phrase — sharp, dismissive, and definitive — that instantly made headlines across international media.
Trump referenced the attack during his message, warning Americans: “We will not let what happened in Europe happen to America.”
He continued, saying “millions and millions” of people are entering the country illegally and pose extreme danger if not properly screened.
Trump’s message was packed with uncompromising language: “We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely vet those seeking entry.”
Within hours of posting, Trump’s Truth Social video was viewed over 5 million times, with supporters flooding the comment section.
Full ban list confirmed.
The nations facing a complete travel freeze include: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela face partial restrictions with some exceptions.
Ironically, the suspect in the Colorado attack is from Egypt, a country not included in the ban list.
The order allows some loopholes for Olympic athletes, persecuted minorities, Green Card holders, and dual nationals not solely tied to banned countries.
Reactions to new order clarified.
Civil rights groups are already signaling intent to challenge the June 4 order, calling it discriminatory and a violation of human rights.
Amnesty International USA posted: “By targeting people based on nationality, this ban spreads disinformation and hate.”
Robyn Barnard from Human Rights First warned: “The ban will harm refugees and asylum seekers who are vulnerable and desperate.”
Families who have waited years to reunite in the U.S. could now see those dreams evaporate with a single stroke of Trump’s pen.
While Trump supporters hail the move as “bold and necessary,” critics slam it as reckless and rooted in xenophobia.
Behind closed doors, a few GOP insiders worry the order could backfire with key immigrant voting blocs during the 2024 election.
Analysts point to Trump’s longstanding strategy of using international unrest to argue for tighter border control and national security.
An internal memo from DHS says the move is “strictly security-driven” and not based on race, religion, or region.
One expert noted, “This policy may not prevent terrorism, but it sends a loud political message to Trump’s base.”
Social media is filled with emotional reactions from families split by the policy and students whose dreams of U.S. education are now dashed.
An aspiring MIT student from Tehran wrote, “I spent years preparing. Now I may never go.”
The order does not specify an end date, leaving legal experts and immigrants wondering if this is a short-term block—or a long-term policy shift.
Tensions rise as international leaders respond to ban.
Governments from some of the banned nations are reportedly preparing formal diplomatic responses and may consider retaliatory visa measures.
One former State Department official warned: “This kind of unilateral action makes us look hostile and closed off to the world.”
In a follow-up post, Trump reiterated his stance, writing: “America First. Always. No apologies for protecting our people.”
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