The article outlines the recent travel ban affecting multiple countries and Trump's comments on international relations with Russia amidst rising tensions.
**Trump Announces New Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries Amid Immigration Crackdown**
**Trump Announces New Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries Amid Immigration Crackdown**
In a significant escalation of immigration policy, President Trump imposes travel restrictions on various nations, citing national security.
President Trump has implemented a new travel ban that prohibits entry into the United States from twelve countries primarily located in Africa and the Middle East, further intensifying his administration's ongoing crackdown on immigration. This ban, set to take effect on Monday, targets travelers from Afghanistan, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Additionally, a partial restriction has been placed on individuals from several other nations, including Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The administration has justified these measures by framing them as necessary steps for safeguarding national security, echoing similar travel bans from Trump's first term that primarily impacted Muslim-majority nations like Iran.
In related news, President Trump commented on tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, following a major drone attack over the weekend. Trump disclosed via social media that he had a phone conversation with President Vladimir Putin, characterized as positive, although he acknowledged that it would not lead to immediate peace in the region. He did not elaborate on any efforts to dissuade Putin from further military action against Ukraine.
These developments come amid broader discussions around other controversial moves from the Trump administration, including proposed cuts to research funding, measures targeting U.S. universities, and impact on global remittances which might further exacerbate circumstances in poorer nations.
