American President Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for those from seven others. Citing national security concerns, the move is similar to the restrictions that were imposed during his first term in office (2017-2021).
The announcement came after a terror attack by an Egyptian man in the state of Colorado earlier this week left 12 people injured. “The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted, as well as those who come here as temporary visitors and overstay their visas,” Trump said while announcing the ban. “We don’t want them.”