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Trump Dramatically Expands U.S. Travel Ban, Doubling the Number of Affected Countries
Washington, D.C. – December 17, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has significantly expanded a sweeping travel ban that restricts or prohibits entry to the United States for citizens of dozens of foreign countries, intensifying one of the hallmark policies of his administration’s immigration crackdown.
In a proclamation announced by the White House on December 16, 2025, Trump more than doubled the number of countries subject to either full bans or partial entry restrictions, bringing the total to 39 nations whose citizens now face barriers to entering the United States. The expanded policy is set to take effect January 1, 2026.
What the Expansion Entails
Under the updated travel restrictions:
• Five countries were added to the list of those whose citizens are fully banned from entering the U.S.: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.
• Individuals traveling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents are also barred entirely, marking a notable escalation in the policy’s scope.
• Laos and Sierra Leone, which previously faced partial bans, were upgraded to full bans.
• 15 additional countries now face partial restrictions, affecting certain immigrant and non-immigrant visas. These include nations such as Angola, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, among others.
Those with already-issued visas, lawful permanent residents, diplomats, and certain categories of travellers such as athletes and people entering on behalf of U.S. interests may still be exempt from the new limits.
Administration’s Justification
The White House defended the expanded travel ban as necessary for national security and immigration control, citing concerns about inadequate vetting systems, unreliable civil documentation, visa overstay rates, and insufficient cooperation from foreign governments. Officials said the United States must “raise its entry standards” to protect Americans.
The move follows a wave of attention to immigration policy after the recent shooting in Washington, D.C., in which two National Guard members were killed by a suspect who had entered the U.S. as an immigrant. The Trump administration has cited that incident as underscoring perceived weaknesses in current vetting procedures.
Reactions and Criticism
The expanded ban has sparked backlash from legal advocates, human rights groups, and international leaders. Critics argue it discriminates based on nationality, undermines long-standing U.S. values on immigration and asylum, and could strain diplomatic relations with affected countries. Some advocacy organizations also warn that the policy may harm global cooperation on security and commerce rather than strengthen U.S. safety.
There have also been calls from leaders in Africa and other impacted regions seeking clarification and engagement with U.S. officials, given the broad geographic spread of newly restricted countries.
Looking Ahead
The expanded ban reflects an ongoing Trump administration focus on tightening immigration policy through executive action. The White House has indicated that countries could be removed from the restricted list if they improve security screening and cooperation with U.S. authorities, though no formal delistings have been announced.
The policy is expected to face legal challenges and political debate as it begins to take effect next year, shaping one of the most contentious aspects of U.S. immigration policy going into 2026.
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