Trump Administration Considered Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Nations

According to an internal State Department cable, the Trump administration was considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions, potentially banning citizens from an additional 36 countries. This follows an earlier announcement barring entry from 12 other nations, citing the need to protect the United States from terrorist and security threats.

Reasons for Potential Expansion

The concerns raised by the State Department included a lack of reliable identification documents, issues with passport security, and a lack of cooperation in accepting the return of their own citizens who had been ordered deported. Other concerns related to visa overstays and the involvement of citizens from these countries in terrorist, anti-Semitic, or anti-American activities. The cable emphasized that not all concerns applied to every listed nation.

Countries Potentially Affected

The list of 36 countries potentially facing a full or partial ban included: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Potential Reactions and Ramifications

The potential expansion of the travel ban was expected to generate significant controversy, similar to the original ban that primarily targeted Muslim-majority nations. Such a move could strain diplomatic relations with affected countries, impact trade and tourism, and undermine the United States' image as a welcoming destination for visitors, students, and immigrants from around the world.

It's important to note that this initiative was still under consideration, and the final decision depended on whether the countries in question took steps to address the concerns raised by the State Department within a 60-day period.


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