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From CBS News: President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries on Wednesday evening, citing national security risks, administration officials told CBS News.
The ban will be targeted at specific countries, but will allow for exceptions. It takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Trump’s proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, the officials said.
It partially restricts the entry of people from seven countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
The ban reflects a high level of risk to the United States at this time, according to officials.
“President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told CBS News.
In comments, Trump said America cannot allow people to come into the country from nations that do not properly vet or keep records on them.
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BREAKING: President Trump releases video statement following his decision to ban entry into the United States from 12 countries.
Seven other countries have partial restrictions.
The 12 countries with full travel restrictions are: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the… pic.twitter.com/LywxQ7XPzi
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 5, 2025
The ban allows exceptions for lawful permanent residents, adoptions, dual nationals traveling on a passport from an unrestricted country, Afghan Special Immigrant Visas, foreign nationals traveling on diplomatic, U.N. or NATO visas; athletes or members of athletic teams, including coaches and support staff, and athletes traveling for the World Cup, Olympics or other sporting events; immediate family member immigrant visas, Special Immigrant Visas for U.S. government employees, immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities in Iran, and other national interest exceptions, officials said.
“These commonsense restrictions are country-specific and include places that lack proper vetting, exhibit high visa overstay rates, or fail to share identity and threat information,” Jackson said. “President Trump will always act in the best interest of the American people and their safety.”
BREAKING: President Donald Trump has issued a travel ban fully restricting and limiting the entry of nationals of the following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The order… pic.twitter.com/0EnoxTwx3F
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) June 4, 2025
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