Trump May Expand Travel Ban to Include Dozens of Countries, Report Claims

A recent report indicates that the Trump Administration is considering greatly expanding its travel ban, potentially limiting access for residents from numerous additional nations.

The suggested expansion includes 36 countries, including important U.S. allies like Egypt, with 25 located in Africa.
as per a State Department memorandum acquired by The Washington Post.

A representative from the State Department declined to comment on ongoing internal deliberations, whereas the White House chose not to reply to requests for information about the issue, according to The Post.

The memorandum details several standards that these nations apparently aren’t adhering to, according to The Post. These include:

Elevated instances of visa violations among their nationals within the USA.
The absence of an effective administration to provide trustworthy identification papers.
Widespread government fraud.

Moreover, issues were flagged concerning citizenship through financial investments and allegations of antisemitic and anti-American actions stemming from those countries.

Associated tale – US Advises Against All Trips to Nation for Every Possible Cause

Other nations under consideration include those from the Caribbean like Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Lucia, along with some Asian countries such as Cambodia, and various island nations in the Pacific region.

Previous report — Trump Imposes Travel Ban on 12 Nations, Implements Restrictions on Another Seven

On Wednesday, June 4, President Trump issued an executive order banning entry into the U.S. for foreign individuals originating from 12 specific nations.

The nations primarily located in Africa and the Middle East include:

Afghanistan
Burma
Chad
Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen

Along with the complete prohibition for individuals from certain countries, the Trump administration implemented limited restrictions on citizens from an additional seven nations.