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If we were truly worried about terrorism,  Saudi Arabia would be on the list. The majority of hijackers who committed the worse terrorist attack on US soil were Saudi nationals. Qatar hosts the leaders of Hamas, which is a terrorist organization,  and gives money to them. But they also bribed Trump with a $400 million airplane, so we know he has a price.

comments_suck

This after [terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation for Afghans](https://hias.org/news/tps-ending-afghans-what-you-need-know/) with the partial justification that it's safe for Afghans to return to an Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Imhotep_Is_Invisible

I believe concerns about terrorism and other threats to public safety from these countries are fabrications to cover his true motive: racism. There is no credible evidence that people from these countries have a greater proclivity for terrorism than other countries. There is credible evidence that Trump (and other members of his administration) hold racist prejudices that favor Caucasians over other races.

The truth is the Trump administration wants white skinned people to remain the dominant class in the U.S.

davida_usa

I’m not going to go into crazy detail, and won’t comment on pros (think blanket bans are pretty stupid), but the Afghanistan ban concerns me. If you were a translator or otherwise supporting the US military in Afghanistan, does this apply? Because if it does, I think it is callous and mean. This crosses partisan lines as well. If you supported the US military in Afghanistan and can no longer emigrate and be supported by the US, that is a death sentence. Just another example of the complete lack of empathy of the trump administration.

LargeSubject8

This is a distraction so you're not focusing on the budget bill that strips healthcare from millions of Americans in exchange for tax cuts for billionaires.

chaoticflanagan

Am I missing something with these bans?? Did any of these countries export a single “ terrorist” to our country?? Extremely performative and racist considering , again, they are all black and brown countries only.

Taconinja05

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Pro:

TACO scores points with is racist, xenophobic base.  

Cons:

It takes people who are willing to work hard out or our society and our economy.

TomTheNurse

[Almost all terrorism for the past decade has been domestic with white skin, so reality doesn’t support a ban on brown people. Each 5 foreign born workers spend enough to employ 2 US citizens. Declining population creates unemployment for the same reason. Considering the fact that the birth rate among US citizens has been well below the replacement rate for over a decade, the reduced demand for cars and housing will eventually collapse those industries without immigration. Obama discovered that Bush immigration policies did this in 2009. The only way to recover without immigration is livable minimum wage and affordable health care because those two factors are why births are low. Politicians claim that livable wages and affordable health are communism, so the economy is going to collapse without immigrants. The only people that might want to come to the US that aren’t brown are Eastern European, which seems like a bad idea.](https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/fertility-the-united-states-below-replacement)

nanoatzin

Ironically the terror attack that seems to have inspired this latest round of travel bans was allegedly perpetrated by an Egyptian man and Egypt isn't on the list of countries facing a travel ban.

Qatar is a known sponsor of terrorism, yet Qatar is also not on the list. I guess Trump is just waiting for his plane to be delivered before adding them...

Saudi Arabia is also (again) missing from the list even though the U.S. has strong evidence that they also sponsor terrorist organizations. Guess [$600 billion dollars](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-historic-600-billion-investment-commitment-in-saudi-arabia/) buys you an exemption... [plus kitties!](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/us/politics/leopards-trump-saudi.html)

IMO this won't make American safer from terrorists. However it will encourage countries that want to deal with U.S. companies offer Trump bribes which is what it seems Trump's actual goal is based on his past actions.

almightywhacko

If the country is that bad, then there are surely good people who deserve to get out, and the US—despite what Republicans want you to believe—has all the resources to take care of them and turn them into valuable contributors to society.

eyeemache

Pro : our consulate doesn't have to issue rejections
Con: we miss out on visa application fees

Da_Vader

This seems like a list of countries that will have as little impact as possible on US travel.  So i guess thats a pro.

sunfishtommy

Of course Saudi Arabia, the country the 9/11 hijackers came from, isn't on the list.

Kills any notion of it not being political

FreeStall42

I realize this is a fringe concern, but I wonder what this means for Major League Baseball — there's a team in Canada and most teams have at least one or two Cubans or Venezuelans on the roster.

jabask

curiously Saudi Arabia, whose citizens in the US perpetrated the attack on 9/11, is excluded

Also, that means no political refugees from those dictatorial countries would be allowed in?

I guess it could be mildly useful in preventing terrorism but the PATRIOT act was designed to enhance surveillance of potential terrorists in the US.

Mostly this looks like red meat for the base's paranoia and not a meaningful policy

RumblinBowles

Seems like skin color is the major determining factor in deciding who is a terrorist and who isn't.

Trump is demented.

Tliish

He is an idiot, if you believe anything that comes from his mouth you are also, that's what I think of his petty policies 

Fit_Boysenberry_6045

I am not going to go through the full list but really doubt banning Afghanistan which is run by the Taliban is going to affect us negatively. Or Iran - aren’t they waging a proxy war against us through Hezbollah? Hardly unreasonable to put them on this list.

As for whether it is truly a security reason or politics…it is probably a bit of both. The countries listed are not exactly the most vigorous supporters of the US.

movingtobay2019

At this point your guess is as good as mine at what trump will do next. I swear to god Trump is all lizard brain. He has no past or future thoughts, it’s all 100% in the moment no questions asked.

BainbridgeBorn

This looks like a who's who list of countries that either don't have a functional law enforcement system capable of screening criminals on their side, or countries that outright refuse to cooperate with US immigration to screen criminals out. Either way, they need to figure things out on their end first, it's not our problem to fix.

kormer

This was a stupid decision on Trump’s part (although, stupid is the normal for Trump), although it wasn’t unexpected. It’s just an expansion of the bans he instituted during his first term.

I would hazard a guess that countries like Haiti and Venezuela are on this list so Trump can convince everyone that he’s creating “the greatest border in the history of our country” by getting rid of the illegal, cat-eating immigrants. There’s probably a more sane explanation for the restrictions on Afghans or Iranians, but, in my opinion, the bans are (mostly) politically motivated nonetheless.

Time_Minute_6036

Should the whole Trump team be sent to Guantanamo for the rest of their lives, this will be one of the lesser reasons.

Leather-Map-8138

Wait…. Are you really asking this sub to come up with any pros on anything Trump’s administration proposes?   Shame on you…. Downvotes coming in five, four, three….

CaliHusker83

I have given up trying to justify his actions.  Fred Trump had alzheimer's.  Alzheimer's disease can have a hereditary component, particularly in rare cases of early-onset familial Alzheimer's, which is linked to specific genetic mutations.

OldAngryWhiteMan

Isn't the biggest terrorist threat domestic conservatives?  Were his would-be assassins domestic or foreign?  Are the people sending pipe bombs or attacking democrat senators foreign?  What about those shooting or running over protesters, or actual militias trying to overthrow state and federal govt? The United healthcare shooter?  Or the vandalism to Teslas?


He is just whipping up policies that all lend to the narrative that we are under an invasion when we're clearly not.  There is basically zero threat of external terrorists afaik.  The problems are American.

Ciph3rzer0

They try to cash in their US Treasury Bonds but we can’t pay it. Bankruptcy is popular with this guy. Who knew ?

Ok-Tradition8477

  This was the best decision trump has made ,, 
     He should stop these people from entering our country 🇺🇸 from other countries. DC Democrats are behind this new Virus 🦠 from China 🇨🇳. China 🇨🇳 Russia 🇷🇺 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 are terrorist Counties. Most Middle East countries support terrorism. They never come here 🇺🇸 for a friendly visit 😡

PowerElectronic3341

I've summarized the travel ban and the exemptions in simpler language based off the actual executive order: https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/1l3mpgm/jun_2025_travel_ban_summary_faq/

There's a lot of confusion and imprecise language used in this thread, partly because the news article itself also uses vague terms to make it easier for their readers to understand.

I recommend checking out the thread above if you're worried that you or a family member is covered by the travel ban.

not_an_immi_lawyer

Restricted:  
  
Afghanistan  
Myanmar  
Chad  
Republic of the Congo  
Equatorial Guinea  
Eritrea  
Haiti  
Iran  
Libya  
Somalia  
Sudan  
Yemen

Partially restricted:  
  
Burundi  
Cuba  
Laos  
Sierra Leone  
Togo  
Turkmenistan  
Venezuela

Saved you a click.

csanon212

Also here’s the exceptions 

Exceptions allowed under the new travel ban will be 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.

burnaboy_233

8mom

curiousfun213

"Sec. 4.  Scope and Implementation of Suspensions and Limitations\*.\*  (a)  *Scope.*  Subject to the exceptions set forth in subsection (b) of this section and any exceptions made pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the suspensions of and limitations on entry pursuant to sections 2 and 3 of this proclamation shall apply only to foreign nationals of the designated countries who:

(i)   are outside the United States on the applicable effective date of this proclamation; and

(ii)  do not have a valid visa on the applicable effective date of this proclamation."

I find this extremely confusing. According to (ii), does this not affect those with currently valid visas?

[https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats/](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats/)

nigelbarker99

Just an FYI many on the complete ban list?   Have been on this list since the Obama days.  Iran, Sudan, Libya, Yemen all have been on this list since Obamas first term.  Hell we’re currently dealing with the shitshow of Yemen and the fucktard Houthi’s.

Dependent-School-797

neo_droid

of_no_real_opinion

Previous_Banana_3955

Soontobebanned86

don't forget Colorado attack was Islamic Terrorism who was an Egyptian who lived in Kuwait and overstayed his work visa in 2025 that was granted under Biden in 2023.  Other countries are FAR more strict and discerning than the United States on travel bans. I don't see "liberal" Canada, Norway, Australia, Switzerland , EU countries, and others blindly letting in foreigners better than the United States. It's just the western media is fixated on "trump bans" .

broncofl

I’m a U.S. born citizen (my parents are Afghan and are naturalized citizens. I just got married in Afghanistan. Will I still be able to apply for my wife to come to the U.S.? Does this affect spousal visa applications for US citizens?

adam886

He better ban the US from itself soon. We are our own biggest enemy because of him.

Butttttwhyy

How about people currently in USA? I assume we are ok, but would it affect if I have pending OPT application?

zayny_fan

Ignoring this specific list for a moment.

Why does the left even care? There is literally zero benefits to mass immigration for Americans. Like actually all it does it bring risk and nothing else.

Imagine you had a giant house and you're trying to figure out how to feed everyone, and then you wife keeps bringing people into the house everyday. 

Wtf are you doing? The very first thing to do is stop bringing people into the house.

ShoddyAspect_

Cubans; https://www.reddit.com/r/crappymusic/s/9JdqHu1acu

brutusmxms

Is the K-1 visa suspended for partially restricted countries? The executive order does not mention K-1 visas at all.

Personal_Wasabi_378

I have a male friend  who is married to an Iranian girl, she is supposed to pick up her US spouse visa next week at the USA embassy, does that mean that even with a cr1 visa she won't be allowed into the US?  😲

EmergencyAd3091

Where should we send the Statue
of  Liberty?

peechiecaca

Sorry for the possibly dumb question but I have my B-2 Visa in my Venezuelan passport (valid for at least 5 more years) but I have dual nationality (Argentina), does the travel ban still affect me if I travel with my Argentine passport but show the visa in my Venezuelan one? I find the scope part about valid visas and dual nationality a bit confusing

Alexanderzx360

El mundo es grande, hay infinidad de lugares por descubrir y dinero todos los días fabrican, cuál es el afán por entrar a un país donde no los quieren?

Angelina_thomas

I am by no means defending the tangerine shit stain, but most of these travel bans/restrictions have been in reciprocal effect for years. Apart from extraordinary or emergency circumstances, the US hasn’t allowed citizens of most of those countries to come here nor have Americans been able to travel to those countries; again, usually under extreme or extraordinary circumstances.

sharksfan707

He would have banned Puerto Rico if his people didn't explain to him that Puerto Rico is a part of the United States.

kharveybarratt

I mean, the US is not a place I would recommend to seek asylum. They be out here deporting everyone straight to El Salvador. Asylum seekers would have a chance at a better life in Canada or Europe.

HG21Reaper

There is no klendathu, I must protest!!!!

QDLZXKGK

My cousin is an Afghan national that just got approved to Canada this year and will be soon marrying an American veteran who served in Afghanistan what will happen to her????

Nazanine-30

What would stop somebody from traveling to a non-banned country and then buying a plane ticket to the banned country from there?? You didn’t fly from American soil to the country so are you still going to get in trouble since you’re an American citizen??

modsortyrants

shishkow

Wild-Individual6876

Hi, what if someone has an open I-730 case from Afghanistan? It is with NVC and we plan to transfer it to the Pakistani embassy. I am not sure if this is considered a part of the ban. The sponsor has asylum in the USA and is trying to bring her husband through follow-to-join asylee processing.

throwawayaparent1

other than the guise of national security, what is the real point of this?

No_Rub2475

breadexpert69

My mom is here on a travel visa. She is from Iran. She has a valid travel visa until November. She is now visiting her brother in another state and is planning to come back to me on a flight. Is it safe for her to take a flight in this situation? Should she come back earlier, before Monday, June 9, and the start of the travel ban?

Prudent-Price9475

(b)  Exceptions.  The suspension of and limitation on entry pursuant to sections 2 and 3 of this proclamation shall not apply to:
(i)     any lawful permanent resident of the United States;
(ii)    any dual national of a country designated under sections 2 and 3 of this proclamation when the individual is traveling on a passport issued by a country not so designated;
(iii)   any foreign national traveling with a valid nonimmigrant visa in the following classifications:  A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1, NATO‑2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, or NATO-6;
(iv)    any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the Secretary of State;
(v)     immediate family immigrant visas (IR-1/CR-1, IR-2/CR-2, IR-5) with clear and convincing evidence of identity and family relationship (e.g., DNA);
(vi)    adoptions (IR-3, IR-4, IH-3, IH-4);
(vii)   Afghan Special Immigrant Visas;
(viii)  Special Immigrant Visas for United States Government employees; and
(ix)    immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran.

eazz9494

I was getting married to my sweetheart in Iran by the end of the year!!! Will she be able to come to US? I may move there if she can't. I am really heart broken!

NoseRoyal5311

theblitz6794

Bomber from Egypt, but didn’t ban Egypt, yeah trump needs them criminals for sure.

Live-Elderberry-3515

Somalia? Why? Just visit Minneapolis MN, Willmar MN, they have enough Somalians to start their own country.

Canada1977

Fuck the weak ass evil traitor donald trump.

sumthymelater

How about F-1 visa? I got it in April for fall intake.

MasterpieceDapper337

And at the same time f…ing russian are welcomed. Agent “Krasnov” doesn’t want to ban his KGB boss putin

Serious_Hair5270

I’m an American citizen married to a Canadian citizen, born in Afghanistan (she moved to Canada when she was 9, as her family helped the US/Canadian forces). I’m going to apply for her residency in the US, does this affect her at all?

No-Professional-4993

My mom is here in the US now on a tourist visa. Her visa is valid until mid-November. Is it ok for her to travel inside the US in the meantime? The reason I am asking is that she is visiting her brother now in another state and wants to come back to me with a flight. Would it be safe for her to come after Monday, or do you suggest that she come back earlier before the start of travel ban?

vastwav3

True_End_2751

Hi everyone, this is indeed some sad news. Law abiding individuals are being punished for the actions of the few.

Does this ban apply to citizens from those countries who already have existing Visa's?

For example, is a Citizen from Republic of the Congo who received a B2 visa in February 2025 exempt from travel to the US? post June 9th....or are they also banned? 

Does the ban affect those who already have Visas?

Honest-Work9450

How does this square with upcoming FIFA and Olympics? Don’t think they thought this through. Wouldn’t be surprised if non- banned countries would boycott, economic losses to come.

ImmediateBird5014

demonspacecat

The economic impact on the United States will be felt for generations. The U.S. welcomes all, though apparently not under this administration...

conor51991

gar1848

More importantly, has he banned the Norfolk Island  penguins from going there?
Edit: Heard and McDonald Islands

harry_f_monk

checkonetwo

So the justification for this was the attack in Boulder. And the guy who did it was from Egypt...which isn't on the list.

Tyrannical-Botanical

bumgunner

Why Congo Brazzaville and not the DRC? Did they give any reasons for the choice?

kaioDeLeMyo

The actual document is available to read online. It explains why each country is banned for travel. Please read it for yourselves.

Ceepeenc

m1u1

ITT: people asking why certain countries without reading the link which lists the reasons for each country.

FinsFan305

Bloodbndrr

I wish the EU could make the exact same decision.

DoubleSaltedd

Ban Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel while you're at it

PurpleRoman

I hope Canada too lol
I think he’s doing the right thing

rockyon

Why does Trump hate Turkmenistan now? Did he have a bad dream about it or something?

wearelev

People in Togo are in panic now, how they will live without traveling to US :)

![gif](giphy|NP8Sbp467xbuwiR521)

Ikcenhonorem

*Chad and Togo minding their own business*
Trunp: "ehi you can't enter"

abitantedelvault101

So a bunch of dangerous asf 3rd world countries lmao what are you guys gonna cry about this time?

GoatMalleyUncensored

Why Myanmar? If anything, the US ought to be more outspoken against the government, and give support to the rebels? I suppose it’s not politically-convenient for the US or others to lend their voice in that conflict? It feels like it’s being ignored on purpose

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