Like an air of deja vu. Donald Trump has reactivated an emblematic measure of his first mandate: a ban on entry into American territory aimed at twelve countries for ” protect “ The United States of “Foreign terrorists”. Seven other nations are subject to partial restrictions. The decree will come into force on June 9, indicates the White House.
Among the countries concerned by the total ban are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela are facing specific limitations. According to the White House, these measures aim for countries whose administrations are deemed failing, whose nationals frequently exceed the period of validity of their visa, or, in the case of Iran, because of its supported support to “Terrorism”.
Exceptions for the Olympic Games and the World Cup
Derogations are nevertheless planned. Holders of certain visas, as well as travelers whose trip responds to a “National interest”can get around these restrictions. Skilled athletes for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as well as athletes participating in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028, are not affected.
“We don’t want them”
This decision caused an outcry. “The return of the ban will not increase the security of America but will make many Americans suffer, including those of the American-Iranian community, whose dear beings will be arbitrarily deprived of visa”for example deplored Jamal Abdi, president of the Iranian National American Council. Venezuela, for its part, warned its population against the “Great risks” What represents a trip to the United States.
An attack as a trigger
This new version of “Travel Ban” was announced following an attack on Sunday in Boulder, in Colorado. A 45 -year -old man threw incendiary machines on participants in a rally in support of Israeli hostages selected in the Gaza Strip, who was 12 injured. The alleged perpetrator, of Egyptian origin, would have shouted “Free Palestine” at the time of the attack.
The suspect, who is to appear this Thursday before the courts, is notably accused of “Crime motivated by hatred” and attempted assassination. The US administration says he was in an irregular situation, his tourist visa having expired. However, she recognizes that he had asked for asylum and obtained a work permit.
In a video broadcast on the X network, Donald Trump assured that this attack had “Highlights the extreme dangers represented for (the United States) the entry of foreign nationals who have not been properly controlled”. And to hammer: “We don’t want them!” »»
The president also compared this measure to “Effective restrictions” that he had imposed during his first mandate, mainly against countries with Muslim majority. In his eyes, they had made it possible to avoid attacks in the United States “Like those who have occurred in Europe”. “We will not let what happened in Europe to happen in America”he insisted.
“We cannot have open immigration from countries that we cannot control and filter safe and reliable”finally concluded the American president.
