On June 4, President Trump signed a proclamation banning individuals from 12 countries, including Yemen and Libya, from entering the US, citing safety concerns. The White House claims the ban protects Americans from potential threats posed by foreign nationals who haven't been adequately vetted. Although Trump stated the list is subject to revisions based on improvements by countries, he faced criticism for excluding Egypt, where the suspect in a recent attack originated. It is noted that Trump has a history of implementing travel restrictions during his presidency.
"We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen," President Trump stated while announcing the travel restrictions.
The White House emphasized that the ban is necessary for the protection of Americans from 'dangerous foreign actors' that could enter the country unchecked.
Trump mentioned that this list of banned countries is subject to ongoing revisions based on whether 'material improvements' are made to their vetting processes.
Despite the travel ban, the recent attack in Colorado was attributed to a suspect from Egypt, a country not included in the restrictions.
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