News Today: Trump travel ban 12 countries 2025 shocks world leaders

In a controversial move, former President Donald Trump has signed a presidential proclamation banning travel to the United States from 12 countries, citing “serious national security threats.” According to a statement released by the White House, the Trump travel ban 12 countries 2025 includes:

• Afghanistan

• Myanmar

• Chad

• Republic of the Congo

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Haiti

• Iran

• Libya

• Somalia

• Sudan

• Yemen

The executive proclamation, effective Monday, 9 June, has already drawn intense global attention and mixed reactions from both domestic and international leaders. White House sources report the ban is “temporary but necessary” to safeguard American interests while further evaluations are conducted. Critics argue the move may spark diplomatic tensions and raise concerns over human rights implications.