Here’s what to know about Trump’s ban on citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Politics Jun 5, 2025 10:52 AM EDT

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned citizens of 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, from entering the United States and restricted access for citizens of seven other nations, resurrecting and expanding a hallmark policy of his first term.

The travel ban applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

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The policy change restricts entry for citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo

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