President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban for nationals from 12 countries across the globe, with partial restrictions on six others, aiming to bolster national security and control borders

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Donald Trump has enacted a comprehensive travel ban impacting 12 nations fully and imposing partial restrictions on six others, citing national security concerns.

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Trump’s extensive travel ban has officially come into effect, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban for nationals from 12 countries across the globe.

The move, announced by the White House, is understood to be a significant measure to bolster national security and control borders.

The nations now facing a comprehensive entry prohibition are:

Afghanistan
Burma
Chad
Congo
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen
Equatorial Guinea

Furthermore, the executive action also introduces partial travel restrictions on citizens from an additional six countries. These include:

Burundi
Cuba
Laos
Sierra Leone
Turkmenistan
Venezuela

We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm.

While full details regarding the implementation timeline and specific criteria for exemptions are expected to be released by relevant government departments shortly, the White House has underscored the imperative of “protecting Americans from dangerous foreign actors.”

President Trump reiterated concerns about vetting processes for foreign nationals.

In a statement, a White House spokesperson confirmed that this measure builds upon the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the safety and security of the United States.