Trump Enacts Travel Ban on 12 Nations Citing National Security Concerns

On June 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation implementing a travel ban that fully restricts entry into the United States for nationals from 12 countries. The countries affected by the full ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. In addition to the full restrictions, the proclamation imposes partial entry limitations on individuals from seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The administration cites national security concerns as the primary reason for these measures, aiming to prevent potential threats from entering the country. This move has sparked discussions and debates regarding its implications on international relations and immigration policies. Under the current order, nationals from these countries are barred from entering the U.S., regardless of visa status, unless granted a rare and specific waiver.