WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a new proclamation restricting travel into the United States from individuals originating from 19 countries, citing national security concerns.

The proclamation fully bans entry for nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

In addition, it imposes partial restrictions on travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Exceptions apply for lawful permanent residents, individuals with valid visas, and those whose entry is deemed to serve U.S. national interests.

The travel restrictions echo the travel ban Trump instituted during his first term, which targeted

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