Trump Reinstates and Expands Travel Ban, Citing National Security

President Trump's New Immigration Restrictions Spark Outrage Washington, D.C. - In a move that has sparked immediate controversy, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new restrictions on immigration to the United States. The restrictions, announced Wednesday, will completely ban entry for citizens of 12 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, and will partially restrict entry from seven others. The ban will go into effect on Monday, June 9th, at midnight. "This is a matter of national security," Trump stated in a televised address from the Oval Office. "We cannot allow open immigration from countries where those seeking to enter the U.S. cannot be properly vetted." The restrictions will primarily affect those seeking business, tourist, and student visas. However, the administration has indicated there will be exceptions for those with dual citizenship and those holding specific permits. The announcement has been met with swift condemnation from various human rights groups, who have criticized it as discriminatory and harmful. Critics point to the potential impact on families and the disruption to educational and business exchanges. Meanwhile, the administration has defended the policy, arguing that it is necessary to protect national security. The White House has released a fact sheet detailing the reasoning behind the restrictions. The long-term consequences of this policy remain to be seen, but its immediate impact is undeniable.