Trump Enacts Travel Ban on 19 Countries in Wake of Boulder Terror Attack
In a move aimed at bolstering national security and preventing future acts of terrorism, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening instituting travel restrictions on 19 countries. The action comes in response to growing concerns over foreign nationals entering the United States without sufficient vetting—concerns that were tragically underscored by Sunday’s firebomb attack on a Jewish gathering in Boulder, Colorado • Full Story, Watch
The new policy fully bans nationals from 12 countries—including Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen—and imposes partial restrictions on seven others, such as Venezuela and Cuba. White House spokesman called the measure a “commonsense” step to protect the American people. “President Trump is fulfilling his promise to shield our nation from dangerous foreign actors,” she said, citing concerns about visa overstays, lack of identity-sharing by foreign governments, and security threats.
The terrorist behind the Boulder attack, an Egyptian national, entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2022 and remained in the country illegally after overstaying both his visa and temporary work authorization. He has since been charged with federal hate crimes and attempted murder for targeting Jewish demonstrators with Molotov cocktails while shouting anti-Israel slogans.
“This is exactly why strong immigration policy is essential,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “open border policies are dangerous. Under my administration, these threats will be dealt with quickly and decisively.”
While the policy includes exemptions for lawful permanent residents, diplomats, athletes, and certain humanitarian cases, the message is clear: the U.S. will no longer tolerate lax entry standards from countries deemed high-risk.
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