Trump imposes drastic entry restrictions for 12 countries!

Trump imposes drastic entry restrictions for 12 countries!

US President Donald Trump has announced significant entry restrictions for nationals from twelve countries, which will come into force next Monday. This decision is part of his ongoing efforts to ensure the national security of the United States. Affected countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. In addition, partial entry restrictions will be introduced for seven other countries, including Burundi, Cuba and Venezuela. These measures are based on the accusation that many of these countries have taken advantage of the USA by not taking back nationals who are obliged to leave the country, as vol.at reports.

Trump emphasizes that inadequately vetted foreigners and people with expired visas pose a significant threat to the United States. He points to a recent act of violence against a Jewish demonstration in Colorado, whose alleged attacker was from Egypt, a country not affected by the new restrictions. During his first term in office, Trump issued a controversial “Muslim Ban” that banned entry for citizens from several Muslim countries. This led to massive chaos at airports and legal disputes before the final version was confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2018. Joe Biden repealed the decree in January 2021.

Social and international reactions

The new entry bans could once again have far-reaching effects on US international relations. Trump's previous travel restrictions mobilized a strong countermovement and significantly strained relations with many countries. The president described the travel restrictions of his first term as one of his most successful measures to prevent foreign terrorist attacks in the United States.

The security situation in the USA remains tense, which is also underlined by the Federal Foreign Office's information on travel warnings. Given the threat of terrorist attacks and an increase in violent crime in major American cities, increased caution is recommended. Travelers are advised to check current security information and entry requirements before departure.

Recommendations for travelers

The Federal Foreign Office advises travelers to register on the crisis preparedness list and take out travel health insurance cover. Travelers should also find out about the respective entry requirements from the relevant authorities and embassies. Due to the varying risks depending on the district, poorer areas in particular should be avoided.

The ongoing security measures and entry restrictions reflect not only President Trump's political agenda, but also the complex security situation in the USA, which can pose both challenges for people and create potentially dangerous situations.