Proclamation Restricts Entry from 12 Nations Fully, Limits Seven Others Starting Monday

June 4, 2025 | Washington, D.C. - a bold move echoing policies from his first term, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, imposing a travel ban on individuals from 19 countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The executive order, effective at 12:01 AM on Monday, fully restricts entry from 12 nations and imposes partial limitations on seven others, reviving a controversial policy that was repealed by the Biden administration in 2021.

The proclamation, announced during a speech on the South Lawn of the White House, targets countries the Trump administration deems high-risk. The fully restricted nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven additional countries—among them Cuba and Venezuela—face partial restrictions, though specific details on these limitations remain limited at this time. The White House stated that the ban is necessary to prevent “open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen,” emphasizing the administration’s focus on stringent immigration controls.

“We cannot have open borders that allow unchecked entry from countries posing risks to our safety,” Trump declared, gesturing to a crowd of supporters. “This is about protecting America first.” The move has reignited debates over immigration policy, with critics arguing it unfairly targets specific regions and communities, while supporters praise it as a necessary step to bolster national security.

The decision comes amid heightened tensions in Trump’s broader agenda, including his ongoing trade disputes and crackdowns on international student visas. Posts on X reflect polarized sentiment, with some users celebrating the ban as a fulfillment of campaign promises, while others condemn it as discriminatory. The policy’s implementation is expected to face legal challenges, as similar bans during Trump’s first term were contested in federal courts.

Administration officials have not yet released the full text of the proclamation, but sources indicate that the ban includes exemptions for certain diplomatic and humanitarian cases. The Department of Homeland Security is tasked with overseeing enforcement, with increased vetting measures expected at U.S. ports of entry.

As the nation braces for the policy’s impact, analysts predict disruptions in travel, trade, and diplomatic relations with the affected countries. The ban’s rollout will likely dominate headlines in the coming weeks, with its long-term effects on U.S. immigration policy still uncertain.