Trump reveals extensive travel restrictions plan
Washin' Down the Borders: Trump Slaps a New Travel Ban
Hey there, folks! You're likelyaware that ol' Trump've announced a spankin' new travel ban, kickin' in on Monday. This one affects twelve countries and seven more with partial restrictions. Let's dish the tea on which countries get the cold shoulder and the lukewarm treatment.
The twelve countries face a full entry ban, and they include Afghanistan, Myanmar (keyword: Burma), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, and wicked three more that Trump'vesnuckered up.
Why's this ban gotta happen? Trump argues the U.S. ain't gettin' enough info on citizens from these countries to figure out if they're potential risks to the States. And let's not forget, some of these countries haven't played fair by not taking back their deported citizens.
Now, seven other countries gotta tighten their belts with partial restrictions: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Egypt's Attack on a Jewish Demo was Trump's Calling Card
In a video he posted last week on his Truth Social, Trump dropped a hint about the attack on a Jewish demo in Colorado a few days back. The alleged attacker hailed from Egypt. Trump reckons this event highlights the dangers presented when foreigners aren't properly vetted and when visa rules get broken.
The suspect, who is 45 and was nabbed in Boulder, was allegedly livin' in the States unlawfully. But fret not, Egypt ain't affected by the new travel restrictions.
Muslim Ban 2.0?
In his first term (2017-2021), Trump unleashed the infamous "Muslim Ban," keepin' refugees and citizens from several predominantly Muslim countries like Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen at bay. Yep, you guessed it – Iraq got booted off the list.
The original "Muslim Ban" caused quite the ruckus: it worsened international relations, split families, and left many in limbo. Simultaneously, people got fired up, and protests swept the nation. The latest move is likely to face hefty criticism, but Trump can't seem to get enough of rubbin' elbows with the Supreme Court (plus, he reckons it kept major foreign terrorist attacks at bay).
Biden, ol' Democratic Joe, repealed the decree in January 2021, right after he took the oath of office.
A dose of 'em "Muslim Ban" consequences
The "Muslim Ban" had nasty ramifications: it skewered relations with affected countries, divided families, and kept many guessin' their future. But you gotta hand it to 'em, it sure lit a fire under people's butts, spurring a powerful countermovement. The fresh travel restrictions might face flak, but Trump ain't troubled – he thinks the Supreme Court's 2018 decision's got his back.
In his newly published video, Trump bragged about the travel restrictions from his first term as one of his "most triumphant moves." Smithereens preventin' major foreign terrorist attacks in the U.S., y'asked?
[1] Sources: Human Rights First, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), The Washington Post.
- The new travel ban imposed by Trump is causing a stir in politics and policy-and-legislation, particularly due to allegations of it resembling a revised form of the former 'Muslim Ban'.
- Crime-and-justice and general-news have been highlighting the consequences of the initial 'Muslim Ban', including the negative impact on US-country relations, divided families, and individuals left in limbo.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts around the world, the debate surrounding travel bans has become a pressing issue in global politics, with various advocacy groups voicing concerns over potential human rights violations.
