The US plans to expand its travel restrictions from 19 to over 30 countries, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The United States is preparing for a major escalation of its travel restrictions, with plans to widen its existing ban from 19 countries to well over 30, according to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Speaking on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Noem confirmed that the administration is in the final stages of evaluating which additional nations will face new entry restrictions.

Pressed on whether the list would grow to 32 countries, Noem declined to give an exact figure but said, “I won't be specific on the number, but it's over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries.”

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