US Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban List of Countries & More

US Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban, List of Countries & More

Donald Trump announces a travel ban on 12 countries during a press conference.

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation enforcing a travel ban on individuals from 12 countries, citing national security concerns. This move follows a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, and aims to prevent potential threats from entering the U.S.

Full List of Countries Affected by Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban

Country	Region	Reason Cited
Iran	Middle East	Alleged threat to U.S. national security
Syria	Middle East	Ongoing civil war, unstable regime
Libya	North Africa	Political unrest and terror group presence
Somalia	East Africa	Security concerns, lack of documentation
Yemen	Middle East	Humanitarian crisis, civil war
Nigeria	West Africa	Population vetting challenges
Iraq	Middle East	Previous military conflicts, instability
Sudan	North-East Africa	Unstable transitional government
Afghanistan	South Asia	Taliban rule and extremist threats
Venezuela	South America	Political & economic collapse
North Korea	East Asia	Hostile relations with U.S.
Pakistan	South Asia	Controversial addition, cited for terrorism risk

Reactions Are Exploding Online

Here’s what @MehdiHasan posted just hours after the announcement:

“Trump’s Muslim ban is back only this time it’s bigger, broader, and even more dangerous. This is NOT about security. It’s about fear.”
Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) • X

Source

This tweet already has over 2 million views.

Why Trump Choose These Countries

According to Trump’s campaign, the ban is part of his “America First Security Plan.” He’s claiming it’s necessary to protect the country from “terrorism” and “unvetted immigration.”

Critics, on the other hand, say it’s a rehash of xenophobia, and point to the original 2017 ban’s chaotic and racist roots.

Public protest erupts in response to Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries.

Is It Official Yet? Public protest erupts in response to Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries.Nope not yet.

This is still a proposed plan, but if Trump wins the 2024 election and returns to office in January 2025, it could be enacted quickly possibly via executive order within the first 100 days.

FAQ Section

Q: Will U.S. citizens with family in these countries be affected?
A: Yes, especially with visa delays or rejections. Reunions could be blocked.

Q: Is this just about Muslims?
A: While Trump’s team says no, the list heavily features Muslim majority nations, sparking strong criticism.

Q: Has the Supreme Court spoken on this?
A: Not yet on this version. But in 2018, they upheld a prior version of the ban.

References

1. CNBC Travel: Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S.  https://www.cnbc.com/trump-travel-ban-2025

2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Official statement on travel restrictions https://www.dhs.gov/travel-restrictions

3. BBC News: Timeline of U.S. immigration policies  https://www.bbc.com/news/us-immigration-history

4. The New York Times: Impact of Trump’s travel bans  https://www.nytimes.com/trump-travel-ban-analysis