Foreign nationals from over 30 countries may soon face entry restrictions into the United States as the Trump administration considers broadening its travel ban. A source confirmed that officials are reviewing a revised list that could include nationals from at least 30 nations, with the possibility of further expansion. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated, “We will be announcing the list soon.” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem indicated on social media that she has proposed a more stringent approach. In a post on X, she stated, “I recommended adding more countries during a meeting with President Trump.” Noem expressed her views strongly, saying, “Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom — not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS. WE DON’T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.” This potential expansion of the travel ban follows a violent incident in Washington, D.C., where two members of the West Virginia National Guard were attacked. In response, officials announced a freeze on asylum decisions and a review of over 720,000 green card holders from 19 “countries of concern.” The investigation was prompted by the actions of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, who allegedly killed one individual and critically injured another near the White House. In light of the attack, the State Department has also suspended visa processing for Afghan nationals. Lakanwal had entered the U.S. legally in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, a programme designed to assist Afghan evacuees following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He was granted asylum in April, making him eligible to apply for a green card after one year. Additionally, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has paused naturalisation ceremonies for some applicants from the 19 countries already included in the travel ban. Reports indicate that swearing-in ceremonies for individuals from Venezuela, Iran, and Afghanistan have been cancelled following the recent attack. A DHS spokesperson remarked, “The Trump Administration is making every effort to ensure individuals becoming citizens are the best of the best. Citizenship is a privilege, not a right.” In June, Trump signed a proclamation to restrict the entry of nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, while imposing partial restrictions on seven additional nations. The 19-nation restriction was introduced after a firebombing incident in Colorado allegedly committed by an Egyptian national who overstayed a tourist visa. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump specifically mentioned Somalia, stating, “Somalians ripped off [Minnesota] for billions of dollars,” referring to fraud cases in the state. He added, “I don’t want them in our country.” Noem reported findings of visa fraud in Minnesota, claiming that “50% of them are fraudulent.” She stated, “We’re going to remove them and get our money back,” alleging that fraudulent visa holders have exploited government programmes. The administration is preparing an “intensive immigration enforcement operation” targeting Minneapolis and St. Paul, which have significant Somali populations. Furthermore, the White House has announced the end of temporary protected status for Somali migrants, which previously provided work permits and deportation relief.