Following a tragic incident in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard soldiers were shot by an Afghan Army veteran, President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance on immigration policy. On June 9, 2025, President Trump signed the Presidential Proclamation 10949, which barred residents of 12 countries from entering the United States and placed partial travel restrictions on additional seven countries. The affected nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, with limited measures for Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
The President voiced his concerns on Truth Social, criticizing the current immigration system and its impact on American taxpayers. He underscored the presence of over 50 million foreign nationals in the U.S., which he believes are financially burdening the country. In a controversial statement, he accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of permitting "Somalian gangs" to overrun cities in the state.
President Trump's remarks highlight a broader intent to halt migration from "all Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. system to recover. He further proposed reversing the immigration status of those who are not contributing positively to the country, as well as ceasing federal benefits to noncitizens. Additionally, the President mentioned denaturalizing and deporting migrants who, according to him, undermine domestic tranquility and are a public charge or security risk.
In the aftermath of the announcement, reports from the Daily Mail indicate that the President is prepared to extend the travel ban to over 30 countries. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in an interview with Fox News, confirmed that the administration is considering such measures for countries that cannot provide stable government verification of individuals seeking entry into the U.S.
Secretary Noem, in a tweet, expressed her support for a comprehensive travel ban, emphasizing the founding principles of the nation and her opposition to what she termed as "foreign invaders." The administration’s stance is clear: a significant tightening of U.S. borders in the name of national security and economic preservation.
The sweeping policy measures proposed by President Trump have stirred a robust debate across the nation. Supporters argue that these steps are necessary for preserving national security and economic integrity, while critics raise concerns about the potential impact on international relations and human rights.
