The Trump administration is contemplating the implementation of an extended travel ban, which may affect citizens from as many as 43 countries. This expanded proposal seeks to expand on the existing restrictions introduced during his previous term.
A preliminary list currently being discussed within the administration categorizes nations into a ‘red’ list, which includes 11 countries. Among these are numerous African countries, including Somalia, Sudan, and Libya, alongside Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
During his presidential campaign, Trump committed to reinstating the travel ban. Initially introduced in 2017 through an executive order, the ban blocked Syrian refugees and temporarily halted entry for individuals from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The decision to impose the ban was met with widespread protests and legal action, with critics referring to it as the ‘Muslim ban.’ Upon taking office in 2021, President Joe Biden revoked the ban. The resurfacing of this proposal indicates a potential return to similar restrictive travel policies.