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Why Did America Ban These 12 Countries? Understand Trump’s Decision in 5 Key Points

The US imposed a travel ban on 12 countries citing national security and anti-terrorism. During Trump’s last term, citizens from 7 Muslim-majority countries were also banned. Here are the key reasons behind this decision.

Last Updated : Thursday, 05 June 2025
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International News: The ban imposed by US President Donald Trump on the entry of citizens of 12 countries into the US will come into effect from June 9. Trump has signed the order regarding this. The thing to think about is why Trump has imposed this ban? According to Trump, I want to keep away from America any element that endangers the national security of our people. Even though Trump has cited national security, there are other main reasons for this.

Which countries are in the list

The list of banned countries includes Myanmar, Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Yemen, Chad, Sudan, Haiti and Eritrea. At the same time, a partial ban has been imposed on 7 countries like Cuba, Laos, Togo, Venezuela, Burundi, Sierra Leone.

Reason-one: National security

The internal conditions of the 12 banned countries are not good. The Trump government says that the people of these countries do not follow the security process while entering the US, so they are considered high-risk, such people are not good for America, so their list was made.

Reason 2: Visa rule violation

Most of the people staying illegally in America after their visas expire are residents of these 12 countries. The Trump administration has taken these cases very seriously.

Reason three: Documents are not correct 

Those whose visas do not meet the criteria or fail the security check during document verification at various airports in the US are mostly residents of these 12 countries.

Reason four: Trump's past experience

Donald Trump had banned the entry of people from Islamic countries into the US in 2017 during his first term. The Supreme Court approved it in 2018. Now the scope of this strictness has been increased further.

Reason five: citing events

People from these 12 countries have been behind most of the recent incidents in America, including Colorado. This is also a reason why the American administration was forced to take such a step.

The meaning of the ban

People from the 12 countries whose entry has been banned will not be allowed to enter the US on any type of visa. At the same time, special investigation and additional visa rules will be applicable for seven countries. Some more names can be added to the list of these countries. However, it has also been said that countries that improve their standards may get entry in the future.

Impact of the decision

The Trump administration has described these restrictions as necessary for national security and to stop illegal migration, but this decision of the Trump government will have a wide impact. There is also a possibility of controversy at the international level, because millions of students, working people and refugees will be affected, which may raise questions about America's global standing.