Trump’s Shocking Four-Word Ban Unveiled

So, Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell travel ban, tossing out a curt four-word decree that slammed the door on citizens from 12 countries trying to enter the US. Yep, you read that right—an abrupt move signed late Wednesday, swiftly barring those 12 nations, while giving seven others a partial, eyebrow-raising restriction. Now, why this sudden globe-trotting hiccup? The president insists it’s all about national security, pointing to a recent attack at a pro-Israel rally as evidence of dangers lurking behind “improperly vetted” foreign entries. But here’s a kicker to noodle on: The alleged attacker is from Egypt—a country notably absent from this blacklist. So, what truly lies beneath this new gatekeeping game? And who exactly made the cut for the ban and the partial restrictions? Hang tight, because the exemptions and uproar from human rights groups add even more flavor to this political gumbo. Ready to peel back the layers? LEARN MORE.

Donald Trump has banned citizens from 12 countries from entering the US with brutal four words.

The US president signed a proclamation travel ban order on Wednesday night (June 4), barring entry for 12 countries in particular.

Another seven countries have been given a partial ban, with there being a few exemptions to the new policy.

Why has Donald Trump issued a travel ban?

Trump, 78, said in his order that he ‘must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people’.

In a video message posted on Truth Social, the president referenced the recent attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado, which had ‘underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted’.

Donald Trump has issued a travel ban against 12 countries (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

He claimed that ‘millions and millions of these illegals who should not be in our country’.

“We will not let what happened in Europe happen to America.” Trump added. “Very simply, we cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States.

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

“We don’t want ’em.” he said in the video.

According to the BBC, the man accused of the attack is an Egyptian national; however, Egypt is not one of the countries listed in the ban.

Who will be banned from entering the US?

The order states that from 9 June, citizens from the following 12 countries will not be allowed the enter the US:

· Afghanistan

· Myanmar

· Chad

· Republic of the Congo

· Equatorial Guinea

· Eritrea

· Haiti

· Iran

· Libya

· Somalia

· Sudan

· Yemen

Which countries are partially restricted?

Afghanistan is one of the countries facing the travel ban (Qasim Mirzaie 500px/Getty stock images)

As well as certain countries facing a total ban, these seven countries will only be partially restricted from entering the US:

· Burundi

· Cuba

· Laos

· Sierra Leone

· Togo

· Turkmenistan

· Venezuela

Are there exemptions to the travel ban?

Trump has also listed a few exemptions to the ban (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Citizens from the banned and partially banned countries may still be able to enter the US if they qualify under the following:

· Athletes travelling for sporting reasons, such as the World Cup or the Olympics

· Holders of ‘immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran’

· Afghan nationals with Special Immigrant Visas

· Those who qualify as a ‘lawful permanent resident’ of the US

· Dual nationals with citizenship in countries not included in the travel ban

What has the response been to the travel ban?

Amnesty International USA called the ban ‘discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel’, adding on their X post: “By targeting people based on their nationality, this ban only spreads disinformation and hate.”

Meanwhile, Human Rights First, another US-based human rights group, have spoken out against the ban.

“The ban will harm refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable populations, including many who have been waiting to reunite with loved ones in our country,” said the organisation’s Senior Director of Refugee Advocacy Robyn Barnard in a statement.

“Bans do nothing to make our country secure, but rather undermine our national security and arbitrarily target those most in need of protection.”